Written by Raven
Don't dare you judge my decisions!
Don't try and guess my reasons!
I own my faults, my shortcomings,
my alliances and treasons!
Who are you to punish?
To pass judgement and disavow?
Only those who stand with me, will I call family now!
You wouldn't understand; nor would you comprehend,
How I choose to live, and the enemies which I befriend.
Those who I now love, and those I chose to end;
The memories I've hidden away and the mistakes that I can't mend.
I once had a brother; maybe we've lost sight...
I once had a lover; longings in lonely nights;
I once had a summer; a season waned in tears;
I once had a daughter; my flaws becoming clear.
Didn't I get more power? Can't you see it in my eyes?
The truths are easily lost amongst this swirl of lies.
I've sacrificed many things
these answers to find at length,
Only to be reminded that
power doesn't equal strength...
For all I knew of maiden's-gifts, yet I was unaware,
Of the crumbling ruins of consequence,
my shoulders would soon bear;
Of the trail of broken hearts and dreams-
Of disappointment and despair!
Of the betrayal of trusts and friendships,
And even more if I would dare!
How did I let these acts of mine,
lead me to this place?
When did I wear this mask of fear,
instead of my own face?
When did it get so fucking hard,
to tell these things apart?
Could I have in this search for power...
somehow lost my heart?
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RWBY: pOum
PoesieA collection of poetry based on each character of the series RWBY by Monty Oum. Each poem is written from a specific character's point of view within the canon story. Cover photo courtesy of Guardian Blade - https://aminoapps.com/c/infjsanctuary/pag...
