What Could Have Been



Queen of the South, her shadow had grown, cast itself upon both lands.

The days ran short, no more was their sand, lest could the two join
hands.....



Though at times not seen they shared a common thing
O' shining torch of Magick and the warmth that it would bring!

Though of separate thought and separate part of heart
Once they held the same hopes 'til zeal score them apart...


If only had it been, then now could have been then...


Five towers faced the northwind and drove the mist away
A land of honor and wisdom pursued a land that once was day!

Dark spires over dark stone walls that pierced the sky and drew all
sight
A land of noble conquest proud, a land that once was night...


If only had it been, then now could have been then...


'Twas ill will, a will so foul that rose up from the south
She sought to burn their legacies and lure innocence into her mouth!

'Twas the blind Queen of red wastes and the barren sun
She sought to shatter what she could not see, to have the torch
undone...


If only had it been, then now could have been then...


They saw her coming and knew her well and both had seen their fate
One hand would extend itself; distrust would as soon negate!

There was no treaty; there was no truce, no unity in them all
Each fought valiant all alone and fought 'til his downfall...


If only had it been and now were still like then...

Long days under blue skies, and ample for our kin...

Instead of broken memories and scorched earth for our children...



By H. Llor'on

- In dedication of the glorious Empire and Dutchy, and noble magickers
all.


Penned by my hand on the 14th of Naturalis, in the year 484 AD.