Bravest I Know!

 It's been years since I saw your smile 

The one that used to reach your eyes. 

Innocent questions amused me

As you would stare at me scornfully. 

Today you asked me if you were brave,

Oh, how could I ever tell you, 

You are the bravest I have ever met.

Yes, you do not yield my sword 

Yes, you don't fight for the cause 

Not in the traditional way.

But you, My Queen, have left your throne 

All the palace and adornments alone 

Just to be my strength in war.

Who is as brave as you, my guiding star?

Yes, you pray in fear, I know. 

But with each prayer, a belief in me grows 

I want to win, I want to prove 

Your pride in me is not vanity or untrue.

You who has a hold on me, 

The king, the leader and the braveheart on the battlefield 

And you say you aren't braver than me?

One look from you, one wish that escapes your lips 

Are my purpose, prayers and peace.

A storm you surged in a lovelorn teen 

Refuses to die down after so many years in between. 

Neither your title, nor your beauty 

Neither your skills nor your duty 

You, in existence, upon this earth 

Whose lotus feet blessed upon my cold heart 

Makes it a home, with strength and will 

Who, tell me, is as brave as thee?

© Suranya



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