A Live and Dangerous Worm

In a cave 
   not too far 
from here 
       lives a ferocious dragon 
He sits on a great treasure 
     His eyes peer out 
at the world 
He is not young 
    But he is still fierce 
He protects his gold,silver, mithril, and gems 
from all strangers 
    Only a great knight of the realm 
could challenge him 
He is a wily worm 
   full of guile and spite 
All who speak with him 
fall under the dragon spell
    and he destoys them 
    A creature out of a child's nightmare 
    but real enough to chill the blood
and terrify those who who come across him
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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January 7, 2013 at 6:13 AM
Sharp and chrisp, this dragon seem a wily old fox, with the wisdom of an owl and the fire of hell.
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November 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
The tail of a dragon is often quite long... this one was delightful and didn't drag on... Terrry (nice poem & thanks for your kind comments)
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November 19, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Wow! This is a very nice ballad which I enjoy reading tonight my friend! Great write indeed and congrats! Thank you so much for sharing and your precious time stopping by my work. More power and blessings! love/hugs,Leonora
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November 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM
sounds very Lord of the Rings-like!!! I enjoyed the read
Bauer Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
ooh - very scary! nice one!
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November 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM
does he breathe fire too? Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. love, Kathy
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November 18, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Love your fairytale poem Matthew - thanks for your visit. - Have a nice Sunday afternoon. - oxox / / Anne-Lise
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