Blarney

Blarney Recall With me A time Long passed... Back when Dragons' Fame was Ablaze ... Knights would Slay them. Dwarves would Cheat them. No one Loved a Dragon. Gossip Spewed out Far and Swiftly; Bounties On their Heads were Posted. So great Was the Murder And fear, Dragons Took to Hiding. They hid In caves And in Castles. They hid In the Mountains. They hid... They hid... They hid... Still all Were found--- Except For one. A gold Dragon; Fifty- Four feet Long and Lawful. He was So just... So good... Genius That could Morph to Human! He could breathe fire And smoke... Ah... but No one Loved a Dragon. The dwarves, They stole His gems, His gold. The knights, So brave, Took blood And tooth; Took head And tail. Yet, none Could take His heart... Rivers Are no Longer Crimson. Fire and Smoke are Not seen... But, deep Below, Blarney Castle, Near Cork, The gold Dragon Still lives... And will Give the Gift of Blarney... For just A kiss! © Deborah burch 12/11/2016 ____________________________________ DUPLEX form (2 syllables per line)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/11/2016 8:30:00 PM

Hey, is this a "legend" or did you totally create it. If so, you are full of that blarney, my dear. VERy well done and congrats.

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/12/2016 12:06:00 AM

Lol. Thanks Andy!! No I seem to have the gift of blarney!! It's my Irish roots. Lol. Big Hugggs. Love you!!!

Mark Martin

Date: 12/11/2016 9:54:00 AM

Great poem! Especially appreciated it with my Irish blood! Congrats! :-)

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/11/2016 6:40:00 PM

Thank you,Mark!! Love the Irish!!Big Hugggs,Deb

Darren White

Date: 12/11/2016 12:22:00 AM

Aha! The Lawful dragons are conquering the world, starting with Soup. Congratulations!

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/11/2016 6:37:00 PM

Thank you my friend!! Lol.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/10/2016 7:23:00 PM

WOW Deborah you blew me away with your dragon tale its such a wonderful story and the ending made me smile - I've kissed the Blarney stone but if I go again will look out for the dragon lol:-) Many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/10/2016 9:29:00 PM

Thank you Jan so very much!!!! I'm glad you like my blarney!! Lol. Hugggs Deb

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/10/2016 8:18:00 AM

A wonderful story, Cap'n:) I'm so pleased that you sail! I would be sea-sick, I guess. A tough job, isn't it? Hats off to you, Cap'n Deb:)

Tamal Kundu

Date: 12/9/2016 10:13:00 AM

Fantasy poetry is such a rare gem, a beautiful write, Deborah. Good luck in the contest. :)

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/9/2016 4:03:00 PM

Thanks Tamal!! Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Big Hugggs. Deb

Darren White

Date: 12/9/2016 12:41:00 AM

Fave for me! But tell me... Lawful? Morph into human? I am an ignorant dragon-lover, but can't all dragons morph into humans? And is this an existing tale bye the way?

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/9/2016 9:59:00 AM

I must add the Blarney Castle is real in Ireland near Cork. As well, the Blarney Stone.

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/9/2016 12:47:00 AM

Lol. No, Darren, I made this up. But it makes sense about the blarney and all. And no not all dragons could morph!! And yes...the gold dragon was lawful, just and good!! That's why they couldn't take his heart and he still lives. What do think...thank you again. My heart is full. Big Hugggs. Deb

John Lawless

Date: 12/8/2016 10:13:00 PM

WOW!!!!! Wonderfully done Deb. this one should knock Jan's sox off....if it doesn't .....she's bare foot.....

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/8/2016 10:45:00 PM

LOL! Thank you John. Your encouragement means a great deal. Hugggs. Deb

Chris Green

Date: 12/7/2016 8:57:00 AM

This one has to win, this completely blew me away. I know how difficult it is to write one of these and you slayed it, no pun intended. Very, very good Deborah.

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/7/2016 10:51:00 AM

My dear Chris, you are so very kind and generous. I'm glad you like my bit of blarney. Love the pun!! Lol Big Hugggs. Cap'n Deb