Dragon Breath

Dragon Breath

It is a tepid dragon’s breath 
rises above Jersey’s cryptic swamp.
How high the mist?
Not high enough to climb the noble sky.

Anchored moss in all its sludge cannot
hold back the slippery wyvern
until the time when he sees fit to
roll his tongue towards darkness;

to clear the morn of dusty sweat,
reveal the lucid air until
tomorrow’s dawn cries up
dusty dragon tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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O'Leary Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Wonderful imagery, Kathy... Love, Terry
Breidenthal Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM
I agree with Keith on this one..colorful, powerful language, with so few words. Quite gripping till the end. I like this one! By the way, thanks for your kind reviews on my poetry. I deeply appreciate feedback. Can't wait to explore more on your page - you're a talented writer.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 8:57 PM
WOW!! I am so impressed by your powerful language and breathtaking imagery! BRAVO Kathy. Love, Keith
Horne Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 1:18 PM
awesome write : )
Austin Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Wyvern? Had to look it up. Great beast! Wyvern, New Jersey., eh? The east coast is not one of my favorite places. Catch me - living in Saginaw MI. Love the description. Love, daver
Mehta Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 10:10 PM
I enjoyed the poem with nice imageries, kathryn
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