Arawn

Once upon a time, in a land far away
In a world bright with magic where the gods did give
Two children unto the King and the Queen
And rejoice their kingdom did

Brother and sister; servant and royalty
Still, with kindness you treated me
To the others
Who looked down
Upon this creature so lowly?
You showed naught but scorn

Our parents left you
A land plagued by war
By famine
By sickness
By uprisings galore
To keep you safe
I took up the sword
And laid waste to all that meant harm

The vile deeds I committed
All the blood I have spilled
Regrets? I know them not
So long as you smiled
So gently at me
I could continue on still

I always knew this day would come
"Go now! Don my cloak and run!
I'll try to be brave
It's retribution they crave!
It's not your fault. I'm solely to blame."

I'm sorry dear sister for the pain I have caused
For making you cry, for missing the dawn
But I swear to you now
I shall keep this vow
"I'll one day be reborn by your side"