Disclaimer: Though I do aspire to own (not rule... own.) the world one day, the characters of Crown and Court Duel still are not mine. They belong to Sherwood Smith, and until I do own the world, it will most probably stay this way for a very, very long time. :)
Again, we revisit the thoughts of our dear Lady Elenet Kheraev of Grumareth...
Ebbing Tide...
Expression smooth as crystal glass,
your eyes betray as she walks past.
The love, the hurt, a rippling pool -
I see it all, winged lover's fool.
My brother young, I love you dear,
my breath does catch when you are near.
My cheeks grow flush, a rose in bloom
as hot as sun in summer's noon.
But this, I know, it cannot be,
for you do not feel this for me.
This stirring deep within my heart
Will only lead us far apart.
A sister, I will be to you
forever loyal, caring, true.
My love for you, I will abide
until it fades – an ebbing tide.
Everyone, I'm so sorry for dropping off the face of the Earth. Anyone that knows me knows that I've very nearly perfected the art of procrastination, and since school's started, there hasn't been time to do anything except study. I did find the original Elenet poem under a stack of books, though, and I've tried to polish it a bit before I send it floundering off onto the internet. I offer it as a meager apology to everyone that I owe so much to. Thank you for all of your support – everyone that's reviewed and even those of you who haven't. I know it doesn't seem as if I appreciate you encouragement and support, but know that I do – very, very much.
I won't promise that I'll write anything in the immediate future, since I've broken too many promises already, but I will promise that I'll keep all of you in my thoughts and will keep my eyes open to whatever inspiration drifts my way.
Until we connect again. ... Kuri