Thief with no shadow

A rhyme-less poem inspired by the book of the same name.

"Thief! thief!" they yell as I run.

Always the same two words...

"Wraith! thief!" printed in my veins.

I cannot be angry, for it is what I am.

One day, I stole for the first time, 

It was to save a life, you must understand, 

A brother, my brother, another thief of the land.

Who was I to know, that I sealed a girl's fate?

Asta. Moon daughter. That is what he called her,

With beautiful silver hair, and a heart of gold.

He is right, she is the moon daughter.

Who else would heal their murderer's wounds?

Her brother was a soldier, a fighter, a protector.

Speaking to a wraith would be a pitiful act.

He is right, I am nothing but an unseen burden.

I hold my chin high, for the world to slap at.

Today, I stole for the second time.

It was to save a life, you must understand,

It was to save her life, the moon daughter.

Giving the tears to the soldier's companion

He understood, and he ran to his master's side.

I saw him leave with the tears strapped around his neck,

"Nobody stealsss from usss" the creatures of fire whispered.

My brother stole, and he paid his price.

I stole twice, mine will be greater.

May the creatures of fire have mercy, 

although none deserved on a thief with no shadow.

Author's Note

This poem is (fictionally) written by Melke after being trapped inside the salamander's den. I doubt you'd be able to understand the poem without reading the book, but if the poem does tingle your mind, consider picking up the title then =).

Although albeit on the depressing side, as everything seems to go wrong at the wrong time, thief with no shadow is a fantastic read about a girl who has the ability to become invisible at will. Her kind are known as wraiths, as it is a skill that runs by blood. Wraiths are heavily stereotyped as thieves. When her brother(also a wraith) attempts to steal, all hell breaks loose.

Reviews

[Emily Gee]

Ryan, I'm so glad you enjoyed Thief enough to write a poem about it!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

well composed creative tale that stands strong all on its own~well done!~

[Geralyn Miller]

As a devotee' of fantasy, though I have not yet read the book; the poem was understandable. Both hopeless and powerfully loving, for who would steal and cast their fate to save another feels great emotion.
Do not underestimate your readers, those who enjoy the fantasy genre will enjoy this poem as a freestanding piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like this story. The life of a thief ain't a easy one. Even if you steal for good. Can pay the price for the deeds.The story in your poem was strong. I like the feel of the night and mystic in the words. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[loowzerX]

THIEF! =D i like this...cool, original and good length for a poem.