Forgotten Faces

I'm pretty sure I wrote this after watching Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. You don't need to watch that anime to understand this piece, but I just figured I'd tell you all my initial inspiration.

I wish you were here today - to see everything
That I have done in your name - you are my inspiration

My empire shall rise to the Heavens
An Earthly drill pushing its way in
Transcending its mortal state of decay
Eternally woven into culture and faith

I wish you were here today - to see how things have changed
We are no longer a struggling state - we are a sky-held flame

But as I stand at the window in my chamber,
I watch my people walk by
The streets are cluttered
I remember when we were small
Struggling, but strong
Our people were never forced to sleep on the streets
We had jobs and farms and plenty of places to sleep
I remember when you were in charge
A burning flame, a blazing star
But now you are gone
And I can no longer remember your face
Your voice, your scent, not even the smack of your hand
And in this instance the wind kicks through the window
Erasing the glowing flame atop the candle on the frame
The tears on my face dry in the dying breeze
My heart ceases to bleed, my spirit is lost under leaves of forgotten memories