Rand's Lament
So scared
So confused
Much lost
Much to lose
Lost love
Lost mind
The Dragon and I
Entwined
Dragged away
Told lies
All is gone
Hope dies
Destiny past
Future lost
Bloodline tainted
Boundaries crossed
I did not want this!
I'm no puppet on a string!
I answer to NO ONE!
Mat—believe me! —I am no King!
Down on one knee
Begging for mercy
I'm no killer!
For blood, I'm not thirsty!
New name
Old fears
Beaten down
Vain tears
Light, help me!
I am no monster!
Vile creatures
At every turn
Father, help me!
Of my death, you'll soon learn!
Help is needed
For I will fail
A kind smile
Instead, they quail
I told them the truth!
Why have they persisted?
A month ago
I'd not have believed Trollocs existed!
Why could I not have been brave?
Why had I not resisted?
I am no hero!
Leave me alone!
If only they'd have told me!
If only I'd have known!
Escaped death
Death to come
No use running
There is nowhere to run
So what if I can wield the One Power?
Who cares if men are not allowed?
That does not mean I must fulfill some prophecy!
For NOTHING have I vowed!
Why must I be so different?
In a rosebush, must I be the thorn?
I thought I knew who I was!
Light! Am I really the Dragon Reborn?
So scared
So confused
So lost
Much to lose