The End

THE END


I.
Let’s start this story, like any other
told before, a once upon a time.
The kind, loving queen who was my mother,
and the king, my father, in his prime;
blessed with a daughter, with beauty sublime.

Our days were filled with laughter, endless joy.
But an impending demise waited
to be fulfilled, cruel destiny’s ploy.
Mother’s health deteriorated;
and with it, love perished, as is fated.

All at once, happiness drew her last breath.
The sun’s flaming halo lost its shine,
and the night rang in silence—such is death.
Father’s hands, with hers shall no longer twine.
No other could replace her warmth, divine.

II.
Time given, stolen, passed by unnumbered.
I watch father slowly heal his heart,
as mine struggled with each beat, encumbered.
Inevitably, we grew apart.
Voices echoed—he blamed me from the start.

I was lost in a sea of doubt and pain.
He flew, graceful, past with a new bird,
and I followed in their wake; in the rain
my futile pleas for help left unheard.
“Father, do you wish me gone from this world?”

III.
I could forgive his lies, his portrayal
of blatant hatred bent towards me;
but no, never his outright betrayal
of my precious mother’s memory.
He uttered the words so sweet, “Marry me.”

Now, here the princess stands alone, at war
with the king who neglected her trust.
Revenge planned with care, so no one can mar;
you will pay the tall price, as you must.
One swing, blood trickled, one smile, “This is just.”




Rhyme Scheme: a-b-a-b-b
Syllable Pattern: 10-9-10-9-10 syllables

What is a Narrative Poem?
--A narrative poem is one that tells a story.
It follows a similar structure as that for a short story or novel.
There is a beginning, a middle and an end,
as well as the usual literary devices such as character and plot.
Source: http://www.ehow.com/about_4571332_what-narrative-poem.html