A King's Letter

Today I wrote a letter,
A letter to a king.
The king of disillusionment,
Disillusionment of me.

I wrote a letter to a king today,
A letter soft and sweet
Declaring disenchantment
And ending bittersweet.

Hand faltered not in writing,
My head held high and wise,
A letter framed in sorrow,
Conscience sole my guide.

I signed it with an arrow
I pulled from deep my heart.
I sealed it with my dignity
And stamped it ‘Work of Art!’

‘Your Grace I served you nobly,
I bowed to you on high,
I pampered you and bade you
Nothing more than love and pride.

‘You see, Dear King, I braved you
My belongings and my soul,
You kept them for eternity
Then cast the love you stole.

‘So tonight I bid thee parting
I hope your kingdom well,
I pray you find your happiness
As I break your lusting spell.’

Today I wrote a letter,
A letter to a king.
The king of disillusionment,
Enlightenment of me.