For the Manor Born

For the manor born

Assumptions are made

No decisions required

No areas grayed.

All polish and lacquer

With formidable fuss

Bloodlines and court times

Are only discussed.

For the manor born

Adventure bears risk

Disgraceful if caught

Not easily dismissed.

From the master plan

One shan’t deviate

For there is no forgiveness

There is no escape.

For the manor born

One makes no mistake

One’s name and position

One shall not forsake.

Despite the illusion

That one’s life is one’s own,

The freedom to choose differently

Shall never be known.