BUT THAT WAS YESTERDAY

I knew from childhood what direction my life would take -

what purpose I was schooled and trained to fulfill.

My society was engaged in a furious struggle

for freedom - both physically and ethically.

One purpose ruled my life - I was driven, like all those

around me, to strive for just one thing; to overthrow the

tyrannical rule of the Emperor and restore freedom

to our galaxy.

I put away all thoughts, dreams, wishes and hopes -

never thinking of anything for myself as a person…

as a woman…..

But that was yesterday, Han, before I met you.