Unborn, Poetry by Character Amel, Okal Rel Universe

introduction

During the events of Courtesan Prince, both Lady H'Reth and Liege Vrel lost unborn children sired by Amel as a consequence of Ava Delm's desperation to eliminate all proof Amel was Pureblood. The following jots, in English, probably unfinished, date from Amel's sojourn with the Purple Alliance prior to D'Ander's challenge for the the throne on his behalf. (c. Amel 16-17 years old.)

	Unborn
	I never knew my children lost before their dawn one not yet quickened and one nearly born whose moods I'd learned to master with my hands. I never touched their mothers with a father's love. How can I mourn Their legacy is my distrust. The world cannot be trusted yet it must.	Play "Unborn" sung by Jennifer Lott as the voice of Mislee

commentary

"Whose moods I'd learned to master" refers to Amel's habit of massaging Vretla, whom he served as a courtesan while she was pregnant with the child all believed to be Kertatt Monitum's.

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