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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

Date: 9/10/2023 11:11:00 PM

Lin, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, I like your quote image too, Constance

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/10/2023 8:12:00 AM

Wonderful, wise and right! Best regards & wishes Lin Lane, take care, have a nice time, AA

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so very sincerely, AA.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/6/2023 4:29:00 AM

Creative work. Way to go with your win. Congratulations..Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, Sara.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2023 1:54:00 AM

A wonderful poem, Lin, congratulations, I love this form:)

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:16:00 AM

Thanks a lot Jo. It's a challenging, but fun form.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/5/2023 11:33:00 PM

Not here often but just wanted to say, I loved this poem.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:16:00 AM

You're not here often enough. Thanks, Arthur.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/5/2023 8:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! Your "Chimera" is a creative/wonderful write. I enjoyed it. Have a great day.............

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:16:00 AM

I'm really glad you liked it and thanks, Paula.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/5/2023 3:40:00 AM

Lin, back to congratulate you on your first place win!

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:15:00 AM

and thanks again for the congrats!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/5/2023 3:34:00 AM

Lin, a wonderfully creative poem, love the fiery imagery, enjoyed this one from the beginning to the end! -hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:15:00 AM

Thanks, Tania...

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/4/2023 5:00:00 PM

Awesome ink Lin!! I loved it from start to finish!

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:15:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mark.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/4/2023 3:35:00 PM

excellent ink Lin, I must try this form one day:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 9/10/2023 8:15:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jan.

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/4/2023 1:55:00 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
Date: 9/4/2023 3:30:00 PM

Not my form, David. It’s called a Monotetra. Thank you for liking it.