Once I Was Free Poem by moe apu

Once I was free; now I am a slave
Now I am a coward, but once I was brave.
Once my counsel was sought afar and near
Now ‘midst Moon's army I march; in madness and rant and rave.

Once I was wealthy, held sway many a vast estate
Now I sit in ashes; long turned bitter for others' taste.
Once my face was brilliant, shone by laughter's tears
Now I sleep with monsters who t'ward my grave aid me make haste.

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