My Lady of the Court

My Lady of silver and smoke,
Do not be taken by the allure of
The clear cut truth.
It is nothing but a lie.

My Lady of gold and sunlight,
Enamoured you may be
With your adoring fans,
They will cheer at your execution.

My Lady of the everlasting night,
Your dark domain both threatens and shelters
Those whom you have claimed.
May your benevolence extend to all.

– Arsh

After The Words Are Exchanged

I have been cruel.
I don't know if it was necessary.
I don't know if it was deserved.
All I know is that I have been cruel.

Why was it so?
Do I even regret it?
Have I truly stooped so low in this life?

The thought plagues me.
I know not what I have done,
But the thorns around my heart
Constrict with knowing silence.

They were merely words,
Having no effect on the receiver.
But I must live
Knowing I have been cruel.

– Maya Desdemona