This was one of the toughest poems to write. I had to go into the mind of an abusive power-mad sadist who could look into the eyes of a child and then hurt him. It bothered me more then anything in the world but I think it turned out well. Although I truly hate Ozai, I hope I gave him a voice and an explanation, (albeit a twisted one) for his actions. I tried to convey the disappointment that Ozai feels in having a son he considers weak and the lonliness that comes from hurting those you love. Tell me what you think!
Agni Kai
There can be no mercy
There can be not regret
There can be no forgiveness
One must move on and forget
A crown makes a God
With lives in your hand
Some live, others die
Why can't my son understand?
Only the strong survive
The weak perish fast
Life is a series of torments
Only the merciless can last
Though it breaks my heart
My lands must come first
My mind must eliminate
The love that's my thirst
He kneels before me
He begs and he pleads
A spineless weakling
Is not what our nation needs
There's no place for the frail
And respect must be learned
The tears in his eyes reflect
The fate that has been earned
Why can't he be strong
Why won't he stand proud?
Why can't he defend his honor?
This weakness can't be allowed
A quick blast from my fingers
The red hot flames lick and char
That innocent face I love
I blister, I burn and I mar
I watch him writhe and scream
And indifference I feign
The crowd cheers wildly
At my son's searing pain
I'll tear him from my heart
I'll be strong, like I should
I've done this for my nation
Sacrificed for the public good
I need no family
I need nothing more
Then ruler of the world
From mountain to shore
The son that I long for
His memory will fade
I know Hegemony is worth
The price that I paid