Needle

Needle

I do not lightly choose a hand,

for one must make a moral stand,

wield essence by stern command,

confront the plague upon the land.

A conscious bond one does feel,

stronger than Damascus steel.

joined alliance that is real

with solemn oath, one must kneel.

Gift your essence unto my blade

for true transcendence, concord made.

a worthy oath that will be weighed

embrace it all, be not afraid.

My name is needle, light and dark,

so rightly named by Arya Stark.

feel my balance, thrust and arc,

a slender sword that finds the mark.

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About this Poem: Specific Prompt: Personify the object next to your name…mine was a “needle”.

Arya Stark is a character in in George R. R. Martin's book series A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as its television adaptation Game of Thrones. “Needle” is the name of her sword.