Only

Inspired by the character Laenan Kite from Catherine Webb's books. Written about 3 years ago.

Only when you're beaten,

Battered, bloodied and bruised,

Only then, then only,

Does your true power shine through.

Only when you’re fighting,

Everyone else's fights,

Only then, then only,

Do you really prove your might.

Only when you’re sleeping,

In the silent, quiet night,

Only then, then only,

Do I see what you're really like.

 

Reviews

[Merenwen99]

It's short, simple, and to the point with a concise rhythm and a good point. Well done. In the second line from the bottom, though, you typed "Only then, *the* only" but that's the only typo I saw.