I WAS

The glory lies in stories untold
Behold, when unto you I unfold
A rigid mind in a graceful shell
This is me, Oh Yes! This is me.

I have ruled the world
But I could not rule myself
I am immortal, but I exist
Only in words and a stone

I wandered where I never wanted to be
I fought battles with a blade in my hand
And compassion in my heart
I realized, I had failed to be me

Not a scar was revealed
Though it was too many
All the blood was drained
But not a drop was spilled

I unlearnt the mysterious me
Becoming more of a Queen
I learnt to live as my shadow
But I wanted to die as me

A lost soul with a golden sword
I was. But I never will be.
In a moment of wisdom I realized
I had prayed to a stranger called God

As an immortal spirit I say
Pray to yourself and
Let the divinity in you rise
And perform miracles for yourself

© Achu