Warrior Princess
by Heruda
Whining horses running to and fro
The clashing of weapons at war was loud
The sounds of pain and agony
The smell of blood and death
It was all driving me mad inside
There was so much anger in my heart
Then, out of nowhere, a battle cry was heard "aaaaiiiieeee" was the sound
To my astonishment and before I could react There before me crouched--sword in hand, a wry smile on her face and blue eyes twinkling in anticipation--Xena ready for battle It was my first meeting with the warrior princess and I was frozen where I stood I stared into her eyes, blue as the sea and I felt myself being embraced by the cool and gentle waters
Calm and serenity, which I had not felt before Overcame the entire essence of my being
As I returned to reality, to my dismay
The warrior princess stood majestically in front of me There was peace in my heart
Which had not been there before
Out of my hand dropped my sword
A smile touched my lips
She turned and walked away
Ready to take someone's anger away
Yet, the princess glanced back and smiled For she knew the anger in my heart
Was forever gone
Just as I knew my heart was forever hers
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