Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Chimera

Lived a chimera in its lair
Feral cat with a dragon's flair
Spewing flames high into the air
I had to stare         I had to stare

The kind of creature born of lore
I had never seen one before
But I wanted to learn much more
I heard it roar          I heard it roar

Tail of dragon, a lion's head
Its flaming eyes were flashing red
From evil things it had been bred
A beast to dread     A beast to dread

Guarding the entrance to its cave
Shook its head and began to rave
A sinister way to behave
What did it crave      What did it crave

Although enchanted by the sight
I'd be no martyr in this plight
This chimera I wouldn't fight
I felt great fright   I felt great fright

I feared it caught the scent of me
When it howled just like a banshee
What a tasty meal I would be
I had to flee         I had to flee

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Constance La France September 10, 2023 at 11:11 PM Lin, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, I like your quote image too, Constance

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 10, 2023 at 8:12 AM Wonderful, wise and right! Best regards & wishes Lin Lane, take care, have a nice time, AA Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:17 AM Thanks so very sincerely, AA.

Sara Kendrick September 6, 2023 at 4:29 AM Creative work. Way to go with your win. Congratulations..Sara Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:17 AM Thanks a bunch, Sara.

Joanna Daniel September 6, 2023 at 1:54 AM A wonderful poem, Lin, congratulations, I love this form:) Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:16 AM Thanks a lot Jo. It's a challenging, but fun form.

Paula Goldsmith September 5, 2023 at 8:48 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! Your "Chimera" is a creative/wonderful write. I enjoyed it. Have a great day............. Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:16 AM I'm really glad you liked it and thanks, Paula.

Tania Kitchin September 5, 2023 at 3:40 AM Lin, back to congratulate you on your first place win! Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:15 AM and thanks again for the congrats!

Tania Kitchin September 5, 2023 at 3:34 AM Lin, a wonderfully creative poem, love the fiery imagery, enjoyed this one from the beginning to the end! -hugs Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:15 AM Thanks, Tania...

Mark Koplin September 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM Awesome ink Lin!! I loved it from start to finish! Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:15 AM Thanks so much, Mark.

Jan Allison September 4, 2023 at 3:35 PM excellent ink Lin, I must try this form one day:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane September 10, 2023 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much, Jan.

David Kavanagh September 4, 2023 at 1:55 PM Yeah get out of there quick Lin, and ask questions later lol, I’ve seen you use this style of echo ending stanzas many times before, is it a form you developed yourself , works really well here to enhance the haunting atmosphere, great one for contest, cheers David Lin Lane September 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM Not my form, David. It’s called a Monotetra. Thank you for liking it.