The series finale rocked. I won't spoil you too much! So amazing, I love this cartoon! Though poor Zuko! He needs reinforcements because he has trouble on his case. Well, this means I have some serious writer's block for my stories. Happily, some poetry seemed to flow out of me. The first poem is from the point of Zuko when he lost his cousin. I have a theory that they were friends and he was like an older brother to Zuko. Tell me what you think? Thanks to Dragon Jadefire for the help in correction.
To a Cousin, Dying Young
I know I'm not supposed to weep
But I can't help the way I feel
I keep believing this is a nightmare
Although the pain and hurt is real
I can't believe you are gone
Dear Cousin, you were so brave
Unlike me, you weren't weak and slow
You were so valued to everyone
A hero, the land adored you so
You had so much to live for
Cousin, now I am so alone
You were the only one who believed in me
Now my hopes seem far away flown
Your final rites were horrible
So somber, dark and severe
Seeing how broken everyone was
It filled me with such fear
Uncle seemed like a man half mad
Father eulogized your "contributions"
Your funeral pyre is reverently prepared
As the priests pour the absolutions
Cousin, why did you leave me?
You made my life worth the despair
You always said I would someday be great
You were the only one to show me any care
Cousin, who will guide me now?
It was your hand that took away my pain
Even if you were a hero, and Zula a prodigy
You said I was the best, because I was humane
Goodbye, dear cousin, always in my heart
No one wants me, I know that's true
You were always loved and cherished
They wish I had died instead of you
Everyone would have been happier
It was me they should have slayed
As I mourn for you, dear cousin
Our places I would gladly trade