1. Arwen

As the larks murmur in the trees
The elves pass silently below
To the ships, they are headed
And the voyage across the sea

Never to return to Middle Earth, were they
Like creatures long dead before

They are silent as they pass
Some of them deep in thought
Thinking of the life they are leaving
Or what may be coming ahead

But one such elf, Arwen is her name
Daughter of Elrond, Lord of Rivendale
Hesitates to be leaving the shores
To lose her true love for eternity
That future does not look bright

Never knowing what life may have been
What will become of her Aragorn?
The one who holds her heart so dear
Will he take up the throne of Gondor

Or will the battle not end in his favor
Should she leave the shores with her people
Or will that she soon come to regret

With a confident heart, she turned her mare
Back home to Rivendale is she
To give up an immortal life
And be with Isildur's heir


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2. Shadows

When shadows fall across the land
And heathen gods reign supreme
Evil forces overcome
Dark legends arise unseen

There is still hope in the hearts of few
The few who still remain

There are none left to avenge the dead
To right the wrongs and say the unsaid
Brave knights fall, never again to rise
Pale as the waxing moon

Slowly hope flees from the hearts of few
The few who still remain

Crowded cities are silent now
Villages long since destroyed
Where once may have stood the proud and majestic
Now lay crumbled, decaying ruins

Little hope is left in the hearts of few
The few who still remain

The farmers have all abandoned their crops
Fleeing to a place they deem safe
Never wanting to return to this land
Where the law is fight for your life

All hope has fled from the hearts of few
The few who once remained


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3. The End

When you love the one you know
Have someone that you want to show
Care for him with all your heart
Wish the two of you could never part

Imagine that a life alone
With its quiet, common tone
It'd be so sad, alone and dreary
Crying till my heart was weary

I'd be so still until I die
Sitting there wondering why
What did I do, causing him
To choose some other, on what whim

The jealousy is getting deeper
My faith in life is growing weaker
What are my faults for which I deserve
All of this anger, held in reserve

Now I sit alone and weeping
Eternal heartbreak slowly creeping
Will I ever love again
Or for me is this the end?


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4. A Life Unwanted

Once upon a time
In the land of chivalry and rhyme
There was me

A lonely princess
Beautiful in every way
Besought by every brave knight

Ha!
All my fellow ladies
Laugh and cry and swoon
Over every eligible lord

"I don't want," they say
"To live in a fairy tale
Being chased by dragons
And rescued by brave knights
Skip the dragon, where's my knight?"

Oi. It's enough to drive a noble batty
They all laugh and think I'm joking
When I say to them
"What's wrong with dragons?"
"What did they ever do to you?"

Great joke, they think
A dragon? Not being evil?
Blithering twits chatter more than my birds

Who needs some tall stately knight
Upon a tall white steed
Sweeping me off of my feet
And riding off across the sunset

Give me a blacksmith any day!
A man who actually DOES something
Knows the true meaning of work
And has something to show for it

One who doesn't go on quests
Searching for a creature
Who is only trying to exist peacefully

"Kill it! Save the women and children!"
We can fend for ourselves
Thank you very much
Maybe the creature doesn't like red meat
Ever think of that?

And my dear mother
Once full of beauty and grace
Now resembling an aged cow
(No offense to the cows)

Twittering impatiently over my slightest err
Running to my kingly father, whenever I
Offer even the slightest breath of "back talk"

What is that anyway?
How can someone talk backwards?
They say I don't make sense

I hear them behind my back
Whispering and giggling
Ladies in waiting
Waiting for what?
When I am forced to marry
They are NOT coming with me
Contrary to popular belief

Who needs those hens clucking about me?
"You'll never guess what the princess is doing!"
They screech
"She's writing!"
"Writing? Who writes?"
"That's for scribes and commoners!"
"She should be working on her tapestries!"
"Maybe she needs reminding..."
"Oh Lady!"

Ah, the geese are back
Blabbering and honking
And ruffling their feathers
Is gossip all they do?

Smile and nod
Pretend I'm listening
Or even remotely care
As I do everyday
A majestic routine

What I wouldn't give to get out
Out and away from here
Far, far away
No noble knight for me!

Perhaps I'll run away...
Like that would ever work
The entire country knows who I am
Damn this noble birth!
Woe is me
Woe, woe indeed
Such an odd word, woe

I hear the village girls
Chattering as I pass. Escorted
By no less then twenty knights
The girls sighing, envious of my
Unwanted and good-for-nothing beauty
And the train of "hot" males following me
Each one wishing she was the princess
Instead of me

I don't mind!
Let them take this "position"!
Let them see that it isn't
All it's cracked up to be

Day in, day out
Same monotonous routine
Praying for a way out
For some blacksmiths son
To masquerade as prince
Deceive my father
And come asking for my hand

That I will gladly give to him
Why do they want just a hand?
Don't they want the rest of me too?
I'm quite attached to my hands

And then we can live happily ever after
Who came up with that anyway?
Happily? No. Have you seen
My parents bicker?

Ever after? I'd like to die someday
I couldn't stand being praised
And tutted after for eternity
Ah well
Life goes on


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5. The Sacred Valley

Beside the hills, beneath the trees
Life goes on peacefully
Morning time the valley wakens
Leaves from trees are slowly shaken

Beneath the bridge the Odayaka flows
From lake to ocean you see it goes
The falls come pounding off the cliffs
A breathtaking sight, be sure not to miss

The bridge itself is always crowded
From sprays off the falls, often shrouded
A popular place people like to go
Tales and adventures they're happy to show

Shinju Ocean lies south of it all
With warm waters and beaches, you hear its call
A great place to play or relax in the sun
Short walk to the village for when you are done

The Odayaka River flows out of its lake
The surprise of its beauty one never could fake
At night the lake's bottom casts a mysterious glow
The cause of the aura no one seems to know

From Renaichu Point, east off the falls
You view the forest, standing tall
Some come to gaze or consider the real
Though the peak is sheer rock it has a comforting feel

West of the falls the jagged cliffs lay
For those who are careless you best not stay
If at the edge, not a second step take
The drop to below not a fond thought of fate

The Inori Mountains surround this sacred place
Snow storms and icy winds help keep it safe
The treacherous peaks dissuade anyone near
None of evil will find what we hold so dear

Tanto Forest is lovely, big ancient trees
Majestic oaks and maples farther than they eye can see
But be wary of those out to "play" at night
Some may be harmless, others seeking a fight

Heaven and Hell, you know where they are
Only the deceased may journey that far
The sky is open to those who have wings
When they get together the clouds seem to sing

The Marketplace is popular, with all that you need
From pets, magical items, weapons and seeds
West of the bridge, it's the noisiest spot
Crowds of people bustling to experience the lot

Toshi Village is where most choose to reside
Cozy little houses sitting side by side
A quaint little spot, flowers everywhere in sight
To stand in a garden, watching stars shoot across the night

The Kurayami Ruins are a mysterious space
When approaching, dark skies and rain keep pace
Once a mighty temple but destroyed long ago
The invaders have left it a place unworthy of show

The Coliseum houses shows and plays
Festivals and meetings held on sunny days
Events posted and battles fought
Awards and tittles duly sought

Above the cliffs the meadow runs
Tall grasses blow, warm from the sun
A joyous place to race or relax
The abundant berries are a popular snack

But beware the evils always near
Dark auras that you cannot hear
Shadows lurking all around
Wreaking havoc without a sound

Do not dwell in darkened places
Death can lurk in those tight spaces
Yet have hope and retain the light
Courage, you need to win the fight

Aside from that it's a beautiful place
Friendly people and abundant space
With everything that you need so near
One could never be unhappy here


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6. In A Perfect World

Relationships would never end
Harmful things were never said
The straightest path would never bend
In a perfect world

The stupid things we do and say
Are with us each and every day
Relive them we might and forget them we may
In a perfect world

Sometimes when life has got you down
Nothing you do will erase the frown
Your friends will come and be your clown
In a perfect world

Within a galaxy of lies
As any hope within us dies
Strength will be found, deep in his eyes
In a perfect world

When faith in life begins to drift
The end you seek will soon be swift
Remember good times, your spirit will lift
In a perfect world

The anger built inside of you
The evil feelings harbored grew
Breathe deep, forgive, and feel anew
In a perfect world

At times when there's no one around
Thoughts of anger and sorrow do abound
We'll be there for you without a sound
In a perfect world

When painful memories cause your mind's clots
Your sanity you find being tied up in knots
The strength you have to dwell on new thoughts
In a perfect world

Relationships will never end
Harmful things are never said
The straightest path will never bend
Within our imagined world


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7. Leave Me Alone

I don't want to cry
I don't want to run
I just want you to let me be who I am
As a disgrace
I'm sick of this place
Just let me be

Why is it that
You cannot see
You cannot keep on trying to change me
I am who I am
I belong to no one
Why can't you see

You call one day
Just to say
I should be by your side always
You don't believe
I've had enough
Leave me alone

I push away
Maybe one day
You'll understand what we had has ended
Until that day
Please stay away
It's over.


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8. Havoc

Heartache, heartbreak
My single regretted mistake
Wish I may, wish I might
Have the strength to set this right

The dreams come pounding one by one
Growing dimmer with the sun
If once you were a part of me
No longer now can together we be

My memories of you are not yet hid
My thoughts of you I wish to be rid
Why do you insist on returning each time
To renew this headache and spoil my rhyme

As darker grows the clouds above
The distance between us decreases our love
The havoc beset by an unknown source
To remain unhappy I'd rather not force

Those you know have grown dismayed
At the childish acts you've clearly displayed
What's behind this turmoil disrupting our lives
To give in to the pressure would be unwise

Yet peace will return as the skies get clearer
The sun will shine and happiness grows nearer
One day we'll all be ourselves again
As innocent and carefree as we were back then


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9. Freedom

The freedom lives within us all
The source of power on which we call
To be able to do whatever we want
Is a gift many of us seem to flaunt

Yet this power isn't always a good thing
Misery and sorrow is what it can bring
To do what you've wanted for a long time
Can lead to obsession, illusions, and crime

You will regret if your path you've strayed
Remember the friends and family you've dismayed
Not all will remain if you keep behaving this way
So think before acting if you want us to stay

Freedom can be a dangerous thing
Take not for granted what power can bring
Should you take our advice these habits will stop
We'd all be a happier, friendlier lot


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10. Alone

She is alone
Walking from the bus
Through the schoolyard
Chains clinking on tetherball poles
The only sound
Walking through shadows
Her imagination racing
A flag snaps on its pole
Scaring her more than she was before

She is alone
Cutting through a field
In the dark of the night
Her only guides
Distant streetlights
Bright snow
The eerie, luminescent clouds
No one else is around
Yet her imagination
Tells her otherwise

She is alone
On a road at last
No cars in sight
The only sounds
Are those of snow melting
And the footsteps
That aren't really there
The icy wind blows
Bringing more sounds
She'd rather not hear
She is alone.


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11. Danger Overflows

Snow falls
Time crawls
An icy wind blows

Ground quakes
Earth shakes
A change no one knows

Child cries
Mother lies
Uncaring past shows

Fire burns
Table turns
None who dare oppose

Peaceful bliss
Eternal kiss
A shadow overthrows

Careful choice
Quiet voice
Something no one chose

Wishful dream
Broken seam
Wilts the brightest rose

Harmful fights
Lasting sights
Of what we can expose

Final breath
Last death
The danger overflows


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12. Change of Heart

I see you
You don't see me
What keeps us apart
Why can't we be

What must I do
To catch your eye
And have your attention
Before I cry

Why do you insist
On turning your gaze
Though my friends say
It's only a phase

I keep up my hopes
In case one day
You change your mind
And to me say

I've seen the light
And realized it's true
I've denied it before
But I love you


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13. Snowfall

Snow settles softly
A blanket covers all
Although it may be chilly
We cheer when it does fall

Cars stuck in driveways
To work they cannot get
A vast amount of whiteness
Under which we are beset

Although the world is snowy
A deep beauty we behold
Those who pray for summer
Are the first to catch a cold

Children gasp in awe
At the height of a snowdrift
Mothers quickly send them out
And praise the long awaited gift

What is the point of loathing
This thing we cannot stop
All we can do is watch it melt
And go running for the mop


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14. Waking Dreams

How uninspired heaven seems
When beauty walks in waking dreams
Their shadows haunt the vacant halls
Voices heard within the walls

Athena's temple standing there
Glowing in the sun's bright glare
How tall it stands upon the hill
Watching those below it kill

Her temple trembles, though made of stone
The ground a littered sea of bone
Kassandra remains in Colchis afar
Paris shines, the war's bright star

Yet she hears of trouble far away
As priestess she can no longer stay
Home she goes, to the palace of Troy
Shocked at those who seek to destroy

Athena's shrine now a desolate wreck
Kassandra's at sea, tied up on deck
Paris keeps company with those buried below
Everyone remains wary of friend and foe

Shadows haunt the vacant halls
Voices heard within their walls
How uninspired heaven seems
When beauty walks in waking dreams


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15. Melody of Mayhem

With war in a land far away
Gunshots ring out every day
People falling left and right
Going down without a fight

The monster takes lives gleefully
Chasing those who turn and flee
He continues on for many years
Building on the soldiers' fears

Those who create him clearly forget
War will not bring them out of debt
A clink in their pockets will not be heard
Until they realize that they have erred

When at last the fighting ends
Those remaining return to their friends
They lay down guns and pick up guitars
And play by the light of falling stars

Joyful tunes they insist to play
Basking in a bright sun ray
Their lives are how they were before
And happy they'll be forevermore


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16. Rising Sun

There he lies upon my bed
Black spiky hair atop his head
The feature that turns me on the most
To flirtatious fingers does play host

He continues to sleep as I gaze at him
The sun not rising, the lighting dim
His perfect nose, his crooked smile
He has the hottest known profile

His shirtless chest reveals to me
His chiseled abs; a sight to see
His height is that exceeding mine
To see him approach me is divine

Even the thought of him turns me on
To his sexy body I am drawn
His personality I love as well
Within his eyes I could forever dwell

I know when he does finally wake
A kiss from me he'll softly take
We'll both ignore the rising sun
And repeat what last night we had done


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17. Random

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here to say
The stupid jerk who left me
Will rot in hell one day


Snow settles softly
Soaring swiftly south
Such a spirited shimmer
Stealthy silent scout


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18. Silent Ghost

Alone in a courtyard
Far away
No one else is near her
No one cares to stay

How long can she be here
Apart from everyone
The city lights are dim now
The cricket's song is done

Those who had loved her
No longer are in sight
No one can she rely on
To take away this fright

On the stone bench she's sitting
Out there, all alone
She's tired of this feeling
And it's constant lonely drone

She hopes that she will find it
The thing she longs for most
A bright city that loves her
Unlike this silent ghost


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19. Night of the Pixie's Tune

As graceful as the fairies fly
Across a starlit moon
They don't see as figure follows
Singing its silent tune

Just once they stop to rest their wings
By fire fly lit pond
Their silent guest still hiding near
Watching them from beyond

When at last they catch a breeze
And fly through trees again
One little fairy has fallen back
Approaching the pixie's den

Unwary he is of a danger near
The pixie is alert
A long time has he waited for this
A little fairy dessert


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20. Gone

Why do we do
These stupid things
That set us apart
From all the rest
What chance have we
To right these wrongs
The table turns
I'm alone again

I thought that I
Could trust in you
But now you're gone
Just like you said
I should have known
You'd be like this
The times we shared
Just take them back

I never think
About you now
I could care less
And I've moved on
To dwell on the past
Is a useless thing
I'm over you
With no regrets


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21. Change

How can she ignore him
What did he do
In our eyes he's perfect
It's out of the blue

I don't see how
She could change her mind
It hurts us to see him
She's left him behind

Is it attention she's seeking
In this negative way
How can we support her
When she gloats everyday

He's just like a shadow
Nothing left inside
He can't understand it
She seems satisfied

How can she just leave him
She has yet to define
Her reasons for hurting
What I wish was mine

The change was so sudden
We were lost in a blur
Now she's off with some other
Though he still loves her


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22. Once Upon A Dream

I know you
I walked with you
Once upon a dream
I know you
That gleam in your eye
Is so familiar a sight
Tell me why can’t I
Be with you every day
And every night
I just wish
You could see
What you mean to me
Give me a chance
I’ll prove it to you
Once upon a dream


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23. Broken Dream

Here’s to a broken dream
Slipping through it’s well sewn seams
Nothing that I do will bring it back

I can’t understand
How it is supposed to end
Why do they drift away like this

An unfinished piece of art
Like the mists it does depart
Never starting from where it had left off

Neither fantasy nor nightmare
Will hesitate to disappear
Just as they are starting to make sense

I just wish that once they could
Stay as though a good dream should
To let me see just what they are about


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24. Nothing

Why can’t I say
Everything you need to hear
Why can’t you see
Just where I’m coming from
How can this be
Have you really thought this through
Why must you leave
Do I mean nothing to you

These thoughts of you control me
I just wish that they would leave
This evil spell that binds me
Oppressing my every need

The light of hope grows dimmer
I’ve started to move on
Since you’ve gone and left me
With no thrill to carry on

Why did you go and leave me
Was I a waste of time
I don’t know where you’ve gone now
You’ve left no trace behind

Why didn’t you say
The things I needed to hear
Why didn’t I see
The subtle signs you left me
How could it be
That we didn’t last forever
Now that you’ve gone
I see I meant nothing to you


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25. Warmth of Hell

It was a Sunday when the raindrops fell
They burned my skin as if they were falling from hell
Such a pain I had never felt before
Since I had watched you from that classroom door

The coffee warm and thoughts askew
Without looking I knew it was you
You caught my eye as I wandered by
The smile you sent me could make me fly

But I knew my hopes were in vain
I still remember all that pain
I don't see how you had the heart
To make the decision that we should part

But you did and now you're gone
It's an old day but a new dawn
The sun shines as birds sing
The tune they play has a familiar ring

Their sounds remind me of yesterday
Never again for that pain I pray
I tell myself I will move on
I'm tired of being your unwilling pawn

But to you I still go
Trudging through the unyielding snow
To the pain I know so well
Just for the warmth I find in your hell

Why do you treat me this way
Are you satisfied with making me pay
The love we had was so strong
Tell me what I did that was so wrong

Never mind, it is too late.
I have come to terms with my fate.
I don't want to hear what you have to say,
It would only make me pain another day.

So go away, out of my sight
Staying here would make us fight
We are through, as was your wish
I no longer dream of your soft kiss

I write these words with ease
These burning emotions they somehow freeze
My final thoughts that I now share
To stay is more than I can bear

I'll never regret being with you
By the way I felt, I knew my love was true
And that is why I do not fear
My own reflection in the mirror


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26. Missing You

A warm breeze blows
The last of the strong winds
Ebbing like the tides
Nothing to restrain them

Searching through my past
Why can’t I get through this
I’m trying to forget
All the things I have done

Painful thoughts are haunting
Every move I make
Will they ever leave me
Crying in their wake

Why can’t I tell you
How sorry I am
For all the pain I gave you
As I brought our end

Don’t want to be alone now
But I don’t have a choice
I wish I could move on
And leave these thoughts behind

Not a day goes by
That I don’t think of you
Though you’re no longer with me
I’m still missing you