A Hawk's Shadow (Poem)

This is a poem I wrote yesterday from Artham's perspective before the fall of Anniera. Enjoy!

I sat alone upon the shore,

Tired of the praise each door

Presented to me when I know

I’m not the person that I show.

They see the valiant sword and quill

Assuming that I’m bold and still,

But doubt is one I know quite well

A bird of prey, my life to fell.

I’m here to keep my brother safe,

And for that end I must have faith

And keep the doubts inside my mind

I cannot let them make me blind.

My only light is Arundelle

Who knows the darkness that doth dwell

Inside my meager heart and soul,

My love and light, she mends my hull. 

Maker, thou art who I praise,

For Arundelle who’s there to raise

Me up when little shadows roam

And keep grounded when I’m home. 

And yet I almost long to be

Away from reputation; free.

If I could show the world my shame

Perhaps I’d heal from its name.

But, no, I must be strong and calm

To keep my Esben safe from harm.

I am his warden; I’ll protect,

No matter if it leaves me wrecked.