once pristine . magnificat . myth . 09

Feigning a grimace of displeasure,
“Sire, such measures are drastic and fatal. . .
but Thy decree is my truest desire.”
Ensure Our words are brought to life!

With a treacherous, satisfied, fleering smile,
he bowed to Sky and called the Clouds,
“Guards, capture Duke Rain and Queen Sun
by order of Deep Sky, the King.”

Amid terse pleas of innocence,
Duke and Queen were brought to the throne,
victims of Wind’s withering rumors
and pawns in Sky’s tragic demise.