Epic [Original Poetry]
EPIC
Some are born to live the life
Of simple moments unknown to strife
That is not I who was born to dare
To rise up and place all the Gods in my care
Born to a lineage of mayhem and war
Some souls were delivered some left on the floor
But the past is my measure, my yardstick of truth
Bred to fight war since the days of my youth
My lands have expanded from sword and from force
In victory how could I know much remorse?
But set off to sweep all aside from my ways
That my name be remembered until the Earth's dying day
Travelled down valleys and over high mountain range
In search of a battle as war is my stage
Sailed over vast oceans in search of some more
That my name shall be feared, and feared by them all
I've slain every hero who ventured my way
Those seeking the glory of replacing my name
But none have known victory as I stand here today
As my armies shall march out, none shall stand in their way
This throne has known power and that power is mine
But I can't sit on my laurels in this prison confined
I'll battle my demons, I will slay one and all
But I can't conquer he who is mightiest of all
I've lived a long life, for one who sought war
Slain many warriors, still they kept sending more
But death kept his distance and watched from afar
Old age is my nemesis who has waited to spar
I leave all this to someone who carries my name
Who gloried in fortune from all of my fame
But I have breathed meaning upon all of my life
And death sits with me as I fade like the night
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I do like the narrative thread in your poems, makes you keep on reading!
That's very good to hear @meesterboom. I was trying to condense an Epic type Fantasy story to poem form and length. I appreciate your comment.
That's exactly the feeling I had, being obsessed with empire building fantasy sagas. This was very much a Emperor's soliloquy.
Thanks, I'm glad that you got that feeling from it also.
Thank you, I enjoyed reading very much.
Thank you for reading, and for your thoughts. I appreciate it.
Nice imagery. Its true that no matter how mighty the sword, time shall strike us all down. Thank you for sharing this poem with our community. :)
Thank you @alchemage for your comment. Yes, time is the victor of all.