Duty...the word by which I have lived my life

What is meant to bring order, to me brings only strife.

Since I was young, a mere little girl

I've been told of this duty, I would have to lead my world.

Sacrifice was not an option, or choice that I could make

It was an obligation, to me for my Land's sake.

To duty, I am but a puppet, but an important role in its show.

The man I married I do not love, the people I rule I do not know.

But still I walk through this life, as regally as I can

Knowing no one will notice, knowing none understands.

"So why," you may ask, "do you live your life un-free?"

And to that I would answer, "I'm chained to duty, and seem to've misplaced the key."