Melech (by James Leland Ludeau III from Lafayette,LA)

how could i ever be a follower?
when my fate is to be Melech
i'm not like the rest
i have unshakeable strength
a firm foundation
faith
if i close my eyes i'm guided by Light
allergic to darkness
i was born in the sun
as a child of God
a Leo
a lion
i roar
i lie in the sun and soak up its warmth
i hunt my prey
i stalk until i strike
and this community around me is like my Sahara
dry, parched, unforgiving
i plot through it
i shake the flies off of my skin
to end their biting, nagging pain
just waiting for a promise of rain
and you are like a reprieve for me
my very own Acacia tree
you give me shade
cooling me from the searing heat
just long enough to refresh my soul
and for a moment i forget that i'm supposed to be majestic
and throw around my mane
i just want to be lazy in the Savannah
and tell you of my admiration
watching you play in the grass
prove to you my loyalty
i may live the life of a fighter
an animal that hunts to survive
but underneath this hide
hides a heart that beats with Light
and in its orange glow
you may bask anytime you feel the need
i'll protect you
fiercely