Disclaimer: Both Crown and Court Duel (and the characters within) belong to Sherwood Smith. I make no claim on them. AND since it's been a while since I've read the books, the themes in this poem may be a bit skewed from their reality. *sigh...*
From the eyes of Countess Meliara Astiar...
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Realizations
I
Together, walking, side by side
A step so smooth, a dance, a glide
of grace, of trust, and something more...
That look that I have seen before.
Not lust, not greed, nor foolish play,
Nor hunter's gleam in sight of prey.
Indeed, this gaze - tis love, I'm sure.
A love so sweet, a love so pure.
How chance, come I, upon this sight,
in shadows dark and skewéd light,
To see Shevraeth walk with she -
Alas! This pain, what can it be?
Not ever have I called him mine,
my heart, thou hast no right to pine.
Since when have you held dear his gaze,
his silent strength, his courtly ways?
Oh heart, you are a wretch to me -
You yearn for that which cannot be.
Upon the rocks of heartache sore,
do you condemn me...
evermore?
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Poetess' Note:
Realizations is a two-part poem. This is only the first half. The remainder of the poem is in the next "chapter." I've split the two portions up because when I read through this poem myself, I manage to forget what's happened in the beginning by the time I get to the end. So, hopefully, this'll help let the first bit sink in. Please keep on reading... the poem's not finished. PLUS, I personally think the second part is better...
Summary of this portion if you've happened to forget already: Mel stumbles upon Vidanric and Elenet walking together... and she's thrown into inner turmoil... (this is just a bit of fun, I know you probably haven't forgotten... or have you?) :P ~ Kuri dancing_raine@yahoo.com