A peom from Homunculi to Slave Number 23

(Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood)

Don't be afraid of me,

I am small and inconsequential,

barely a thing at all.

Trapped in a glass cage

unable to reach out,

watching the world through my tiny window.

I have no fangs to tare,

nor claws to slash,

nor venom to subdue.

And though my nature is mysterious,

a little dark in shape,

I swear my content is quite benign.

I will freely share my secrets,

for I have great depth of knowledge,

only my edges are undefined.

Listen close my vital twin,

my life giver,

my principle donor,

Let me pour a little back.

This world can be ours,

if only I can plant the seed.

Disseminate my word,

I swear you'll be glad you did,

forever and always.

Now come closer

and fear not.

I will not betray you!
-
Eleanor Cheng
(the pictures are not mine)