Daniel the Conqueror

In a land far away was a family with two boys The oldest loved sports the youngest only toys. You should be like your big brother the father would always say It’s time for you to toughen up and leave this childish play. Yes Quinton was a fighter, loved games of every sort, But nothing did he want to do more than play a sport. Daniel he was meek and mild a softie like his mother He hated when his dad would say, “Be more like your brother.” Hurt and down he took a walk up on a rocky hill Throwing stones hard at the water, he let his anger spill. Why doesn’t my dad love me? Into the air he cried, Kicking rocks with fists curled, tight against his side. Meanwhile on an island far across the sea A leader spoke to the animals, almost like a plea. Legends say a leader from mainland shall appear A strong and faithful warrior, a boy that has no fear. How shall we find this man child? Asked the animals out loud, We’ve never seen a human said a yearling really proud. The Albatross said strong and brave, I will bring him here I know he isn’t very far, I feel his presence near. The bird flew out across the sea searching high and low Wondering where he’d find him, the boy they needed so. There; high up on a hill side a warrior stood so tall, He knew it was the chosen one, for he could hear him call. Now in a flash he swooped down, grabbed Daniel real fast The albatross was thinking, I’ve found the boy at last. Daniel he was screaming as he dangled by one leg Flying over water yelling let me go I beg. As they neared the island, the animals all gathered round Watching as the big white bird, let their hero down. Welcome said a racoon, we’ve waited here so long Today we’ll have a party, let’s fill the woods with song. They sat all night telling horrible tales of an enemy they feared And all felt a little safer now that Daniel had appeared. I’m not the hero you think I am, there’s been a bad mistake And a little bunny looked at him, you must be for my sake. Daniel fell in love that night with all his new friends here None of them made him feel bad, they made him feel so dear. For their sakes I must beat this foe, an enemy, a disgrace Making sure he never comes back to this peaceful place. For days they planned together, what everyone would do And when the varmint showed up they stood up to him too. Instead of running and hiding, they stood together tight The badger lost the battle and ran home fast that night. The wise old owl thanked Daniel for ridding the beast at last Conquering their worst enemy, who now is in the past. On wings of love the hero left his friends on the islands strand When Daniel went back home that day, he had become a man. The moral of my story? With a little love and trust, Everyone can be a hero, we are more than clay and dust. Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 10.18.2014 Carol Eastman’s Contest: Fable to the Rescue 1st