amaranthiasage

I used to rule the world From a colorless castle. Marble made of words Of rhyme Of professed beauty and smug smiles. And when the too-large crown slipped down my sweaty forehead, I'd push it back up with a grin and a wave and A slew of undeserved self-pity. I used to rule the world From my palace in the mountains Miles away from anyone and anything Who could make me think, Prove me wrong. I used to rule the world Feed off compliments, Live to please. Breathe in praise; breathe out self-satisfied "thank you"s With a bow and a haughty handshake. I used to be a poet.

I used to rule the world From a colorless castle. Marble made of words Of rhyme Of professed beauty and smug smiles. And when the too-large crown slipped down my sweaty forehead, I'd push it back up with a grin and a wave and A slew of undeserved self-pity. I used to rule the world From my palace in the mountains Miles away from anyone and anything Who could make me think, Prove me wrong. I used to rule the world Feed off compliments, Live to please. Breathe in praise; breathe out self-satisfied "thank you"s With a bow and a haughty handshake. I used to be a poet.