The Princess

A fortress tall, strong, and intimidating with it's
Many ramparts and walls.
A maze of protection letting no weakness show.
An emotional safety built around insecurity
Meant to prevent pain that had been known before.
This dark and gloomy place surrounded by the
Bright, exciting, and natural beauty of the outdoors.

A dichotomy of feeling.
The two sides debating between themselves.
All is well when the beautiful landscape wins her over.
But when her admirable kingdom is besieged by outward powers
And influences she must retreat.
Take refuge in that great castle.
That safe place.

The atmosphere is stifling and dark.
It muffles all life to near non-existence.
Nothing enters, nothing leaves, and all is quiet.
It is almost as if she has completely disappeared.
But, she is there.
In her secluded center chambers.
She can cry until the tears stop and no one will know.
No one will see her failings.
They will only see the wondrous facade of the
Marvelous citadel grounds.

Her subjects still believe in her, rely on her, and trust her.
Implicitly and with all their hearts.
They know she will be there for them.
Supplying her great wisdom.
They feel her presence and need her essence.
A steady figure in their lives.
She is the ruling power and will forever be constant.

Sometimes she just wants to run.
To get away from the pressure of being relied upon.
But this is her life, her duty, and her love.
She will always be who she is and there is no way to change it.
She will accept her calling.
She will live up to the standard set for her.

Ruling her people is a breath of fresh air.
What she needed all along.