the governess
It was a surprise to see her,
my fair little sister,
smiling brighter the high noon sky.
her study was neat, much to my surprise,
for she spoke of the new governess
the queen had got for her.
i envy her youth since everything was simple;
and i wish i was a child, too,
who would be gleeful with such cheap news.
there were footfalls thundering
against the floorboard;
the teacher has come,
and i shall depart.
however, when i turn around,
cat got my tongue;
and the fairest governess looked at me in the eyes.
'Princess Rin, she is you governess.'
i stood and held my sister as though she was a babe,
and i bowed before the lady and said,
'Care if I watch over my princess today?'
'It depends,' said she. 'To whoever you are referring to, Your Highness.'
finally, the heavens granted my wish, for a portion of sky
had come down from the heavens to stay by my side.
strange it was, for she knew who i was this time.