The King and I

As I ventured through the jungle I came across the mighty Lion Side by side we journeyed all the while I was tryin’ To become a man, and walk alone, compose myself stand tall But the kings the king and like a parachute he slowed my fall Still fall I did and fell again, this burden trend Recurrence feels to have no end…. Now deep in the jungle to prevent any rumble I suggested to his majesty it’d be best if we part ways But if our paths should cross again amidst this endless haze Then hand and hand we’d walk again in search of the open plains To find his pride, my peace of mind, now lost in thought, nearly forgot Who I am, what I was, whom I still long to be A king of a domain, inhabited by only 3… On through the night, By the pale moon light A gauntlet sea of trees The brush that I secluded to Now held me away from me As fear set in, I then realized This king disguised as my jungle guide Was leading me to my demise Self devised, a false icon my mind derived Blurred no more I step out from the fog The clearing revealed Within myself no longer concealed Out from the shadows Emerged my angel I feel the warmth rush over my soul At peace my world is whole This quest complete My stars aligned All as it should be Domain…. Now Life My wife The gift we call REMY…..