They say heavy is the head that wears the crown.

That with the ability to influence comes a burden, a worry not felt by the masses,

that power like anything has its costs.

And I don't disagree.

But I can't help wondering what value lies in the alternative.

See, today is my empire. What value lies in the alternative?

See, today is my empire.

Each action, my subject, I rule this kingdom with an iron fist because it is mine.

Because I will not let my life be dictated by foreign aggressors.

I am king, not because of the crown on my head but because of the life that I lead.

Because when you govern your own beliefs and expectations, you bow to no man.

My thoughts are loyal.

My decisions comprise the greatest army this world

has ever seen, and unless I say otherwise,

it will conquer to the ends of the earth. My world is simple.

Rule or be ruled, do or wish, act or hope.

It's always easier to be the subject,

to be directed, to take orders, to complain about the decisions made up the chain of

command but easy will never change your life will it heavy is the head that

wears the crown because to have control is to take on risk it's dangerous dangerous, it's vulnerable. But you'd be hard

pressed to find another soul who didn't want to be king or queen, who didn't envy

the crown. It wasn't a matter of desire, it was a matter of courage. And when it came

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