The Plight of the Golden Dragon

Alone in the darkness I search for your face

A signal, a sign, some kind of trace

My master, my partner, my rider and friend

I refuse to believe that this is our end.

For a simple sword strike could not cause all of this

It just can't be right, something must be amiss

I dove for the ground, dropping out of the air

Pouring energy into you, all I could bare.

But my efforts were in vain, you told me goodbye

I was made to let go and watch you drop from the sky

I roared out my agony, my rage and my pain

Then turned on my haunches and let fury reign.

I raced towards the young ones, revenge in my mind

They had killed my rider and I'd repay them in kind

My first blow struck soundly and they tried to evade

But their efforts were useless; I would see that they paid.

My jaws settled nicely right over his tail

And when I gave a strong chomp, oh did he wail

His tail was a start but I wanted much more

Yet something was happening, my mind started to soar.

My vision got blurry and my thoughts started to race

It felt like my mind was being pulled out of place

My foe started running and I tried to pursue

But my body wouldn't move, I didn't know what to do.

I still could hear sounds but they just weren't right

It was the sounds of a battle but not of my fight

My students' voices I could hear in my head

Then the truth became clear and I gave up and fled.

Alone in the darkness, I mourn for my fate

I once was so powerful, so fearsome and great

I knew this would happen; it was all part of the plan

I had to stay behind to help all that I can.

That was all fine and good while you were still here

With you by my side I had nothing to fear

Now that we are parted I am of no help at all

I just stay in my darkness and ignore anyone's call.

There are brief moments where I can think clearly and it isn't so bad

Moments in which I feel sure that I have gone mad

You told me I'd be a teacher and a guide through their quest

While that is important I must really protest.

In this place I can teach and help none

Alone in the darkness, no peace and no sun

Locked away for eternity, trapped in this tortuous maze

Alone in the darkness for the rest of my days.

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This is my first attempt at posting poetry that I have written. The scene in which Oromis and Glaedr die was one that fascinated me in Brisingr and reading the scene where Glaedr realizes what happened to him made me cry. I would love to hear what you guys think if you have the time. Hope you like it.