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Chikyū / 地球

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Ostracised by society for my ancestors blood flowing in my veins,

 

Was once kings and queens but now stuck in postcolonial chains.

 

Our people in power are now corrupt playing the slave owners games,

 

As their puppeteer allows them small wealth as long as they keep us all tamed. 

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CreativityEarthFertilityGoddess

◄ Shinigami 死神

Demyelination ►

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