BENEATH THE FORGOTTEN ELYSIUM: (1) The hero's lament

In valorous dawn, where shadows fade,

A hero rose, with heart unafraid,

He sought moments of peaceful rest,

A calm haven, where love was best.

With sword in hand, he fought for right,

Protected weak, and shone so bright,

His people's cheers, his heart's delight,

A hero's glory, in morning light.

But time went by, and wounds did sting,

Battle scars, his soul did cling,

The weight of duty, heavy as stone,

His heart, once pure, began to atone.

He craved solace, a gentle breeze,

A loving touch, a quiet ease,

But none came near, none did abide,

Leaving him alone, with tears to hide.

But seasons passed, and wounds did ache

Battle scars, his spirit began to shake

The weight of duty, like an anchor's might

His heart, once pure, began to lose its light

A darkness crept, a shadow grew,

In emptiness, his heart turned blue,

The world's gratitude, now seemed a lie,

A hero's fame, a hollow sigh.

He searched for peace, in vain pursuit,

Found only pain, and heart's dispute,

The love he sought, now turned to scorn,

A hero's fall, to darkness born.

His soul, once bright, now lost its way,

In shadows deep, where night did stay,

He found solace, in wicked might,

And turned to villainy's darkest night.

With every step, his heart did break,

His people's trust, now turned to shake,

The hero fallen, now did stride,

In evil's path, where darkness did reside.

His name, once praised, now whispered fear,

His legacy, now tainted tear,

The world did mourn, the hero's demise,

And wondered why, his heart did compromise.

Yet still he walked, the villain's road,

With every step, his soul did unfold,

A tale of sorrow, a hero's fall,

A cautionary story, for one and all.

For even heroes, can lose their way,

And in darkness, find a new day,

But oh, the cost, of that descent,

A hero's heart, forever bent.

His legacy, a double-edged sword

A tale of valor, and a heart explored

The depths of darkness, and the heights of fame

A hero's journey, with a tragic claim

Now his legend lives, in twisted tale,

A hero fallen, a villain's gale,

A reminder still, of peace's elusive dream,

And the dangers, of a heart's extreme.

His soul, once radiant, now lost its way

In shadows deep, where night did stay

He found solace, in wicked might

And turned to malevolence's darkest night

With every step, his heart did break

His people's trust, now turned to shake

The champion fallen, now did stride

In evil's path, where darkness did reside

His name, once revered, now whispered fear

His legacy, now tainted tear

The world did mourn, the champion's demise

And wondered why, his heart did compromise

Yet still he walked, the villain's road

With every step, his soul did unfold

A tale of sorrow, a champion's fall

A cautionary story, for one and all...

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