The Color of Trust
This poem began as a song in "Lord of Chaos" by
Robert Jordan. The first four stanzas (with minor
revisions) are his. The remaining six were written by
myself following his format.
Give me your Trust, said the Aes Sedai
on my shoulders I support the sky
trust me to know and to do what is best
and I will take care of the rest
But Trust is the color of a dark seed growing
trust is the color of a hearts blood flowing
Trust is the color of a Souls last breath
trust is the color of Death
Give me your trust said the queen on her throne
for I bear the burden of ruling alone
Trust me to lead and to judge and to rule
and no man will think you a fool.
But trust is the sound of a grave dogs bark
trust is the sound of betrayal in the dark
trust is the sound of a souls last breath
trust is the sound of death
Give me your trust, said the King on high
Our nation shall triumph, our enemies die
Trust me to reign with a firm gentle hand
and peace will prevail in our land
But trust is the scent of an open grave
trust is the scent of an unwashed slave
trust is the scent of a souls last breath
trust is the scent of death
Give us your trust said the lady and lord
We will protect you by law and by sword
Trust us to keep your land safe and secure
and We shall ensure it endures.
But trust is the touch of a knife in the back
trust is the touch of the ropes on the rack
trust is the touch of a souls last breath
trust is the touch of death
Give me your trust said the Love of your life
I'll be your lover and I'll be your wife
Trust me to love you and stand by your side
as mother of children, and Bride
But Trust is the taste of a poisonous cup
Trust is the taste of a life given up
Trust is the taste of a souls last breath
Trust is the taste
Of Death.