A Dragon’s Hope

Inspired by Tears of The Dragon Poetry Contest of Robert James Liguori

A dragon defeated, I do not fly. I hide away inside my cave all day. Night’s blackness conceals me. That’s when I cry nearby the shore – enough to turn sea gray. My many tears have caused sea’s tide to rise. Wings meant to soar lie limply on the ground. Great are my own fears, which I despise. I search for hope, but where can it be found? Then I see you shining . . . beyond the shore. A bright new hope you’ve made glimmer in me. I’d always thought I’d sink to water’s floor if I should try to fly above the sea. But oh, sweet angel, be my strength and glow! Wings raised, I’ll soar to you, my love to show.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 8/30/2025 7:39:00 PM
A sweet, almost lyrical verse - great as a sonnet, <3
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Date: 8/28/2025 9:23:00 AM
Andrea, Imagery and original plot sustain the reader in a compelling swirl pool of detail. A stunning sonnet. Thank you so very much for your insights on my two alliterations. Howard
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Date: 8/26/2025 1:55:00 AM
Your imagery is beyond compare. Loved your poem.
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Date: 8/25/2025 10:22:00 AM
Great inspiring poem. Everyone, including dragons. have hope.
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Date: 8/25/2025 6:26:00 AM
Delightful! Apparently even dragons have angels -- from fire, smoke rises. Maybe hope for me yet. Very inspiring.
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