poem: love in a strange land....

across the oceans i came,
to a land of elephants so tamed,
exotic arrays of spices,
filled with beauty and vices.

being brought into your presence,
it was almost hate at first instance,
your arrogance infuriates me,
and my openness provokes thee.

strong and powerful you may be,
yet stubborn and proud as can be,
and the occasional cruelty,
is what triggers me to leave.

i threaten never to return,
yet i saw your children as i turn,
with wide eyes so enchanting,
i was refrained from departing.

patiently i teach your children,
so eager to listen and learn,
even your many wives are curious,
of this lady from another custom.

daily with your family i venture,
into the differences and similarities in culture,
through them i know more of you,
your strengths and courage unyield.

both fascinating and captivating,
we draw near yet withholding,
as we dance at the glamourous banquet,
our deepest passion finally uncage.

sudden news of your concubine eloping,
breaks the magic in our dancing,
your rage drives you to murder him,
and whip her without mercy.

rebuked you of barbarism and crudity,
i publicly strip you of absolute authority,
broken and remorsed of your action,
you flee the scene in a swift motion.

stunned and shocked of my outrage,
i have humiliated you, i can't stay,
making my way to the dock and to london,
your messenger come with a note of pardon.

back to the palace i raced,
and saw you at your deathbed,
with your last breathe you thank me,
for showing you the world beyond thee.