By Their Side

sacrafice

 

In this dark place servants of the king get me ready

Ready to meet the God, in my civilization, we must appease our Gods

Most other people in my position, would want to flee

But I was chosen, what an honor, me, to be noticed by our king and our Gods.

 

The kings servants, was me, bathe me, in a cool underground stream

I have never had this kind of attention before, they are making such a fuss, over me

I am so honored, I know when I smile, I know I just glow and beam

I am filled with such happiness, I am just so happy and full of glee.

 

After they know I am clean, they work on my long dark hair, making sure it is so pretty

Braiding my hair, adorning it with all kinds of beads and thing

They then wrap my slim body in material from far away, called silk, they are so pampering me

Then upon my shoulders, they place a red robe, red is for good luck, something to which I always, wish to cling.

 

Then upon my head, they place a crown, so beautiful with all it's gems and gold

They perfume with a scent of flowers, making me to be alluring to the Gods

My parents are so proud of me, because of the honor bestowed upon me, to me this they told

They outline my eyes with black, my lips are red, I must look the best I can for the Gods.

 

Before I make my debut, before the others of my tribe, I am allowed to meet with my family

They great me with open arms, telling me how proud they are of me

Once a year a virginal maiden is chosen, one chosen to please the Gods and this time it is me

I was raised knowing what an honor this is, I am not afraid, so I would never flee

 

Then the king's servants escort me pass the others of my tribe, in reverence they are bowing to me

I start the long walk, to the alter, that will end my life, being reborn to another where I shall be a bride

Arriving at the alter, my robe is removed, then I lay on the alter, I have no intention to flee

What happens next, after the knife, the blood starts to flow, and forever by the Gods, I will always be by their side.