Honor

upon my head rests a delicate crown

woven in it's intricacy is all that I believe

every strand is a truth

honesty

kinship

compassion

the sacredness of every being

and the responsibility

of protecting such

for this I will stand tall

and

with honor

I will carry this crown

with pride

for everything that I believe in

and never will I

look away

or lower my head

my eyes will be clear

honesty is my sword

and compassion, my cup

and my crown

my truth

will never fall

jan 20, 2004, ELM