Monologue Poem by Gabrielle Ciarann Roniyah Baer

Princess, you're right
I'm not staying
I'll be gone just as soon as you're safe.
You've got your war to take care of,
I've got my troubles,
got to get away.

Lady, you know better,
I don't belong here
Ive been playin your hiding game too long,
You need worlds and lives to fight for,
I need free space
the Falcon's holds are all I know.

Highness, I'm right
you just can't listen, now
and despite your bright eyes
you won't see
You can't live away from your causes,
I can't live a rebel and fly free.

Leia, we're wrong
if we keep this game going
I've seen
how the kid looks at you, he loves you
and you
love the span of his dreams.

Princess, I'm wrong,
I've confused you
and turned your head 'round
like a gear.
But I know you're special,
with wonders to give
And you'll know to begin
when I'm not here.


written in '81