I’ve sat by the side of this pool
long enough
Dipping in these toes
Like a lamb
Afraid to mix my blood with yours
Until this moment
Afraid to sever with the ordinary, the safe, the nonchalant
Until this moment
When I, could overthrow you, become your body
I, am like a lion
They’ll shout my name like napolean
Name cities after me
Fall in love in my boulevards
Think back romantically
on my times
And even on those who live at my feet
Yes I will be a signpost in the ages
By me they will navigate the past.
Master of men.