Prayer of a Dying Brother
How did I turn from man to beast?
I no longer know myself
I am a monster, to say the least
You should not grieve
I am not who I used to be
Sister, go and leave me
Go now and fight
Set out and do what is right
Dear lady knight
I am proud for you
Lioness.
Champion.
My sister.
From violet eyes, so like my own, you let fall, a single tear
Your heart cries but only the gods can hear
More fall on my face
Like the falling of rain
In a swift, silent pace
Like sweet drops of dew
Where, in the early morning sun, everything is new
The day I let Roger free, I was not thinking of this
I let the consequences slip my mind, go amiss
And now I am paying my dues
I was playing a mad game
A game of life and death
I did not think I would lose
From violet eyes, so like my own, you let fall, a single tear
Your heart cries but only the gods can hear
More fall on my face
Like the falling of rain
In a swift, silent pace
Like sweet drops of dew
Where, in the early morning sun, everything is new
I manage to smile, tight, and draw a shaky breath
I feel his heavy cloak drape upon me, the shroud of death
I want you to know, I never lived to kill
And I love you, always have always will
I close my eyes
Black beneath my lids
I cannot believe what I did
Radiance greets me
As a rain cloud might the sun
I realize what has happened, what had been done
They'll sing about you, sister
Songs of adventure, victory, and praise
Books will be written, your life printed upon a blank page
The better twin, the sister of me, a mere powerful mage
I'm glad I had you as a twin
I'm pleased I paid for my sin
From violet eyes, so like my own, you let fall, a single tear
Your heart cries but only the gods can hear
More fall on my face
Like the falling of rain
In a swift, silent pace
Like sweet drops of dew
Where, in the early morning sun, everything is new
All I ask for now is this, sister
Remember me as I have you
Remember the passed times
As the bells ring out their mourning chimes
Bring back victory, for you and your king
So that the song of bliss can ring
Bring back the light
Dear Alanna, the first lady knight
It is now years later
You're now married and living in a good home
What more could you want?
I watch from above
My heart fills with a sudden love
As a little child is cradled in your arms
The name you choose surprises me
For I did not expect you to remember me by your son's name
No sister, it is your choice, I respect your decision
I cannot deny the name you choose
For the first time in years, my silent heart is calm
The tides are turning; life will never be the same
A new generation us born with a proud name
With bright blue eyes the child looks at you
And puts a small hand on your palm
You smile at your firstborn son
My nephew
Thom