Ambition

Griffin Roosting

I crouch at the top of the world, my eyes open.

Silent, for now, observing the Earth

Between my sword hand and shield hand:

That which I protect; that which I will scour.

The moon sits fat between the stars

The half-light that shadows my face -

A boon. They think they know me?

No. Not until I hold Creation in my hand

My boot rests upon the rough-hewn stone

Strong as Will, carved by Ambition

And this is just the beginning

I close my eyes until I see

I shall be whatever I choose to be

The world awaits me because it is all mine.

There is no arrogance in my manner

Just certainty of what will be

There is a fire burning

As bright as the sun at the heart of me

As clear as the northern star

Warmer than any hearth or home.

Now Dawn is before me

And I open my flame touched eyes

I will tread steady upon the starry sky

For I have a long way to go.

~ Ranae