Author’s Note: Though he possesses eloquent speech, incredible intelligence, and amazing dueling expertise, Yami Bakura lacks empathy. Simply put, I thought it was time for fan fic readers to see a different side of him. In this poem, he spills out all of his suppressed feelings for Bakura.

Disclaimer: Yaoi between Yami Bakura and Ryou-chan. Mostly composed of romance with angst intertwined in its depths. Portrays Yami Bakura as an atheist who is revived by his angelic counterpart, Ryou-chan.

True Lies

Inanimate objects don’t cry

Then why are there tears falling from my eyes?

All laws of logic this does defy

Here and now, even the truth lies

Not trusting my emotions

Or even myself, for that matter

Suddenly, I arrive at the notion

That nothing in this life really matters

But why is that so sorrowful to say

As I continue to hail eccentricity?

Maybe from this rebellious lifestyle I am starting to stray…

Just as I was coming to terms with my own originality

I come from hell…In all honesty I am it too

Like a soulless demon, I wander the planet

My spirit contains such a dark hue

A heathen such as myself can no longer stand it

Wandering around aimlessly

Existing but never living

Yet I’ve always been able to state painlessly,

"To no God or Goddess my soul I am giving.

For I don’t believe in religion

Or that I have a soul

Even if I did, it would never be forgiven

Since I would never be able to fit in a saint’s role."

Drifting in and out at times

Fantasy and reality start to collide

Buried deep within a spell’s rhyme

Trapped in an endless void of blackness, I hide

Yet from the shadowy depths of my mind

A voice calls out to me

Not even an archangel’s tone could be so kind

Hearing my pathetic pleas

Why--Why do you risk being drawn into arctic abyss

Where there is no return?

Don’t bother trying to fulfill my only wish

Just leave me to crash and burn

These tears--they won’t stop coming

Still you kiss them off my visage

Then I realize that I am running

Perhaps this is another mirage

Could this be an illusion

Everything I feel for you?

Unable to reach a reasonable conclusion

Letting go all I’ve fallen into

All I know is that I need and want you so

Forgive me for not expressing that like I should

I’ll follow you anywhere you go

Wherever, whenever I would

Show me what love is

Honestly, I don’t have a clue

Teach me about this

So that I can please you

And give you a piece of heaven

Though you’re closer to it than I am

Hold you close and then

Be your sacrificial lamb

Whatever wings I do own

I’ll tear them off my back

Just to listen to that delightful tone

Making up for all that I lack

Slipping into silent slumber

Such a sweet siren-like song

No longer torn asunder

The world I know fades away and is gone

There’s just you and I

Dancing to a rhythm divine

Rivers of sadness has run dry

Knowing that you are now mine

Lead me as you once did

Allowing me to bask in your compassion

Memories of mine won’t permit to be rid

Of your eternal passion

Ever-lasting affection

Causing you pleasure

Also my resurrection

Letting me be with you forever

Loving you is my greatest accomplishment

Don’t think I’m ashamed of that

Only once in a lifetime an archangel is sent

Restoring my heart to where it’s at