Poem: The Princess is Also a Warrior

She wears dresses
but she also wears armor
underneath
for protection and because
it's just practical

She protects the poor
but she keeps an eye
on the powerful
because she's the champion
of the downtrodden.

She respects her elders
but does not put them
on a pedestal because
everyone is fallible
age does not mean wisdom

She relays good news
but also the bad
does not sugarcoat it because
that is how rot begins
the hiding of truth

She projects silk roses
but wears steel gloves
treats all on their merits
because that is how it should be
that is how respect is earned.