Author: Ocean Light
Disclaimer: I own nothing! Nuuuuuuuthin'! All characters, places, and things were created by Frank Herbert. Although, my vision (of how the characters are) is from the mini-series Children of Dune, directed by Greg Yaitanes.
Synopsis: A poem conveying my feelings on House Atreides and the beginning of its downfall, chronicling the deaths of its members.
Author's Note: Before any fans of the book are upset, I just want you to know that I haven't read any of Frank Herbert's books - this was all inspired from the TV mini-series. So if my interpretation is in some way slighted from the fans of the books, I apologize! But believe me - I'm planning on reading the books. All of them! And also, if you do read this, you'll notice that at first I tried to keep ten syllables in each line… but it didn't work out towards the end, lol. I guess you can say my mind became a little tired. =) There will be more notes at the bottom. Just read now. Pwease! *grins*
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House Atreides
Clouds surround the honored House Atreides
Pain and death will tear each person apart
Darkness will challenge each strong Atreides
The flow of blood and tears begins to start
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Life created through Paul and Chani's love
Brother and sister brought into being
Separately conjoined, freaks to some
Horribly blessed with the gift of "seeing"
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Clouds surround the noble House Atreides
Pain and death rips the family apart
Darkness drowns the distraught Paul Atreides
He cries for his Chani not to depart
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His love gone, a blind Fremen seeks out peace
Leaving his two children to some day rule
Leaving his sister anything but weak
His "wife" still a mere political tool
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Clouds surround the elite House Atreides
Pain and death rain upon the new Regent
Loneliness hurts Alia Atreides
Then Duncan brings love, her heart is content
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The twin heirs, now grown, fear for their lives
Secretly devise plans to overcome
Ghanima must face her most austere time
Believing her brother dead, her soul numb
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Clouds surround the supreme House Atreides
Pain and death threaten the imperial throne
Agony smothers Leto Atreides
Bearing armored skin that is not his own
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Betrayal separates husband and wife
Alia steps beyond the bounds of trust
Watching, Duncan unsheathes his knife
But crumbles when hearing her screams of lust
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Clouds surround the gracious House Atreides
Pain and death smote a strong girl's last fake smile
Then, joyous tears flow from Ghani Atreides
For Leto returns from the golden path's miles
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The beginning echoes with sudden death
Duncan, who acted impulsively, pays
For ending his wife's other lover's breath
Deciding this was the only way
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Now comes a time in the House Atreides
When painful doom triumphs in the hearts of all
A single swift stab takes Paul Atreides
Silence in the mob, seeing Muad'dib's fall
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Alia moves towards her brother in alarm
But is pulled back, not believing her eyes
Leto cradles his father in his arms
Anger surging, but refusing to cry
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Now comes a time in the House Atreides
Abomination tries to take control
A fight grows in Alia Atreides
She makes the decision to end her role
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Knowing she could not defeat her nephew
Alia removes her knife from his chest
Pulls it to her own, looking only to few
Letting the cold steel sink in and find rest
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Now comes a time in the House Atreides
Where pain and death very much sear the mind
Who's pained the most is Leto Atreides
Sacrificing his freedom for mankind
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He runs until his energy is gone
And returns to where his heart and soul lie
He cries as he thinks his quest is far from done
And sadly asks Ghani to help him die
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Now is a time in the House Atreides
When pain and death are both too well known
The last left complete, Ghani Atreides
Will stay with Leto until she's sand and bone
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Muad'dib's daughter is plagued with politics
She rules as her family watches from above
Looking carefully for a husband to pick
Saving Farad'n for children and love
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Clouds surround the honored House Atreides
Pain and death will continually play their parts
Evil will always confront each Atreides
Power forever dwells in every one of their hearts.
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[End.]
Author's note again: If the rhythm of this poem was confusing… I'll be confused with you. I don't know how I tried to write it… and sorry for using Atreides repetitively - the only things I could really think of to rhyme with Atreides is babies, rabies, and scabies. =)
