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To Each Man a Dragon

It’s when they come to slay the beast
And play the drum we hear the least
They fail to see a damsel’s hope
Or they’d agree to help her cope

When men succumb to pain released
It’s when they come to slay the beast
For there’s a creature in each man
A dragon teacher with a plan

A maiden sees this special gift
That’s laden in each man adrift
It’s when they come to slay the beast
That they become and fear’s released

If they would only stop the chase
And leave the lonely dragon’s place
A damsel’s sum would be decreased
It’s when they come to slay the beast

 

 

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Inspiration from Angelo’s poem; A Dragon's remorse

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  • Wandika gold member
    May 17
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    Nature

    of the young beast. But I do understand the your thinking.

    Jim


  • awannabepoet
    May 14

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    Thank you so much for entering this in my contest your take on the original is really good and I so enjoyed reading this.

    I like it, I like it so!


  • Ariosto II. gold member
    May 13

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    How do you do this so effortlessly!
    Great rhyme and story.

    I think of an Arthur Rackham illustration when Iread this.


  • JohnnyD gold member
    May 12

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    there is more truth hidden in this poem than in all of Nepal's monasteries. I wonder how many see it?

    great job Cubbie of the tall grass

    love ya

    Dad


  • StarEyes
    May 12

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    Sis...

    How do you do it?! This is amazing! I love seeing you do all these different forms, and this really is beyond amazing!!! Great job!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and love

    Nyetta

  • Papagallo
    May 12
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    Great write and a easy flow. I am always in wonder of your talent.


  • Pure Thought silver member
    May 12

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    ...and the moral of the story is... It doesn't get any better than this, internal rhyme and all...perfect!


  • Raspy
    May 12

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    Brilliant

    A masterpiece,flowing,writhing and rhyming. So beautifully constructed. I hope reading more of your excellent poems,will not only inspire and give me moments of joy,but hopefuly teach me what I need to become a better writer and achieve at least one of my goals. Your work is simply brilliant ! Luv..Canelle..


  • cricketjeff gold member
    May 12

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    Quaternally wonderful
    The implications and options for men and maidens and dragons are all on offer here.
    The rhyme and flow are, of course, delicious and the content their equal

    Great stuff
    Jeff


  • maralisa silver member
    May 12

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    aw a great write amera I love your rhyme flow and depth throughout good luck in the contestmaralisa


  • campanaro silver member
    May 12

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    Wonderfully written!!!

    Amera,
    A stunning write!!
    I liked how you wrote this piece on the prompt!!
    Very nice.
    The very best to you in the contest
    Love Peace
    campanaro


  • Melodies
    May 12

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    AH HA~ Danced through your lovely poem and thought of the metaphoric possibilities. Really very entertaining and inspiring, good Poet. Like quaterns VERY much and yours is right on RIGHT!


  • PerVirtuous
    May 12
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    A parable in rhyming form. Wonderful and enlightening. Bravo.

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