The wrinkles on his face grow deeper,
More leatherly and lizardy.
The skin of his arms rises into ridges
And humps, smaller than those of a camel,
Break into wings and emerge
With salamander texture.
It's been this way for years,
The story of his life,
A surprise to his parents
Who have been quite understanding.
"A genetic anomaly," said the pediatrician.
Who was also quite understanding.
His mother and father refused
When the doc suggested scientific testing.
But they supported the boy
When he studied the martial and athletic arts
And acquired foreign languages and customs.
He seemed to know he had a destiny
And now he fights for the right
And fights against evil, everywhere.
Author notes
Not dark, just fantasy.
A contest entry
- The Howl Of Creativity Calls For You! by LadyOfFate.
450 points, ended May 20, 2008, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
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So, what's your opinion of this?
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awesome
This poem has a lovly message,thanks for entering! -
Wow. Great job!
Good luck in my contest!
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Thanks for the silver trophy
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This is good, I was hopeing for another animal person piece. thanks for entering. I feel less downtroughten now. good luck
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This is quite good and very imaginative... possible winner? We shall see, good luck! ^_^
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..... *blinks* that is it? You did follow the rules, but...... are you going to write more? if you are going to write more message me so I don't feel downtroughten
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Thanks for reminding me it's there. Don't feel downtrodden -- I will get back to it. While I was reserving it, I thought I would fill in some other thing so I don't forget when I actually write the poem. Just so I don't get caught up in the excitement of the moment.
The dragon man will be unfolding his wings as soon as possible.
jjj
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