Dragons and Fairies

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Urban Sonnet
Invented by: Laura Loo Urbaniak. Sonnet form, with ten syllables per line and a rhyme scheme of ABABBB- CDCDDD- EFEFFF-GG

Once long ago, in a faraway land people lived amongst dragons and fairies. And some folks claimed to have seen them firsthand while out picking mushrooms or blueberries, we were friends back then, not adversaries and were considered contemporaries. It seems that fairies and dragons were kin, should you spot one, the other is nearby. They loved the soft sounds of a mandolin and somehow magically learned to fly, often zipping across the open sky quick as you please, in the wink of an eye. But jealous villagers hunted them down, and many dragons and fairies were slain. Where the forest once grew, they built a town and then sowed open meadows with their grain. Both dragons and fairies feared man's disdain, vowing never to trust humans again. Mere figments of our imagination, or were they once part of God's creation? (Urban Sonnet) 11/06/2021

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/23/2021 9:38:00 AM

Absolutely delightful Emile. You have captured the magic of dragons and fairies and brought it back into our world. Progress so often stomps on enchantment! Congratulations on your win. This is a masterfully crafted epic poem. Sending you the blessings of the season.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/23/2021 1:46:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam, you honor me my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/15/2021 8:46:00 AM

Wow Emile, quite a thought provoking piece; it characterizes not only the mythical, but the darkness that belies our world. Congratulations on your win! Blessings, Paulette

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/15/2021 12:20:00 PM

Thanks, Paulette, I appreciate your thoughtful comments my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/14/2021 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Emile. Hugs Eve

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/14/2021 11:03:00 AM

Thanks, Eve, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/8/2021 10:57:00 PM

Now this is beautiful, Emile, great imagination and nice use of form:)

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/9/2021 6:18:00 AM

Thanks, Jo, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/6/2021 12:03:00 PM

Incredibly delightful, Emile. Your poem raises an interesting question about the origins of both, and the idea that they are kin is not so far-fetched, especially in literature of fantasy. Very enjoyable read.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/6/2021 1:21:00 PM

Thanks, Milt, most myths are loosely tethered to some truths, who knows, have a good day my friend, Emile.