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Dragon's Tooth

We rode out of Camelot, sun arising, 
five knights led by Galahad all bold and true, 
on a quest to slay a marauding dragon,
at Arthur's request.

T'was noon when we discovered the dragons lair, 
and kept a safe distance at the forests edge, 
then crept forward surrounding the cave entrance
and hell was unleashed.

He snorted and spewed his lethal bursts of flame
and then flapped his enormous wings to escape, 
we moved forward cautiously drawing our swords,
he died a quick death.

We then rode back galloping at breakneck speed
with good news of victory, King would be pleased,
I had in my possession proof of the kill, 
a sharp dragons tooth.

 

 Written on the 8th July 2020

For Pick A Title, Vol 19-4 Sapphic Stanzas- Poetry Contest

Theme Chosen, Number 1, Dragons Tooth.

Sponsored By Edward Ibeh.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2020

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John Watt Date: 6/15/2022 4:20:00 PM An Arthurian poem one can really sink one's teeth (or is it tooth?) into... Accolades, Sir Tom, on thy triumphant marathon victory! Now about that holy grail... Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/15/2022 7:26:00 PM 'Twould be an honour, good knight. And good night! Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 6:32:00 PM Hail thee Sir John of Watt, would ye be so bold to accompany I on the quest to seek the grail. Tom

Eve Roper Date: 6/15/2022 2:08:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Tom, but I am always fascinated with stories of knights and dragons.. lovely write. Blessings my friend ... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 2:41:00 PM Thank you very much Eve, im happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Susan Ashley Date: 6/15/2022 12:26:00 PM Dear Tom, your wonderful pen spills vivid imagery of a captivating adventure. So glad to share the podium with you, my friend. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 12:35:00 PM Thank you very much for your congrats Susan much appreciated. My first attempt at a Sapphic Stanza. Enjoy the rest of the week. Tom

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/15/2022 9:14:00 AM Congratulations on your win.  Your "Dragon's Tooth" is a wonderful/fun~~write/story and picture. Tom has the victory. Hooray!!! What are you going to do with the sharp dragons tooth??? Necklace??? Have a blessed day....................................... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 9:59:00 AM Thank you very much Paula, yes on a gold chain lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Valsa George Date: 6/15/2022 2:13:00 AM Love the story of King Arthur and his knights of the round table ! Rejoicing in their victory here on slaying the dragon.... ! Congratulations Tom on your win in the Marathon ! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 2:22:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I must admit it was a nice surprise this morning. Tom

Jenna Logan Date: 6/14/2022 10:21:00 PM Sir Thomas of Soup, congratulations are in order for having run a successful race in the first leg of Mark's marathon. You're such a dragon slayer! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/14/2022 11:59:00 PM Thank you very much me lady, only 25 to go, Mark has held this before, it's great fun, problem I have is I only write epics. Got a HM last time which I was pleased with. Tom

Mark Toney Date: 6/14/2022 10:02:00 PM Congratulations, Tom, on your win on Mile 1 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon contest. The poem and image are intriguing. I'm not that familiar with the Sapphic Stanza form. I must try it :) Mile 2 is up and running! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2022 12:00:00 AM Thank you very much Mark, To be honest I found it quite a tricky form. Thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom

Aditi Mishra Date: 7/27/2020 11:40:00 AM Love the adventurous journey you've offered with this grand muse of yours Tom. Congratulations on the perfect win! Blessings :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/27/2020 11:42:00 AM Thank you very much Aditi, im glad you liked it. Tom

John Hamilton Date: 7/23/2020 1:20:00 PM Quite the adventurous tale Tom, well done, congrats on a top win! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/23/2020 3:08:00 PM Thank you very much John, I'm happy you liked it. Tom

Hilo Poet Date: 7/22/2020 6:32:00 PM An adventurous tale well spun, Tom, reads of noble intrigue and my compliments for your deserving 1st Place -- Aloha~@William Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/22/2020 11:29:00 PM Thank you very much William, Tom

James Inman Date: 7/22/2020 5:46:00 PM Nice tale Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/22/2020 11:28:00 PM Thank you very much James, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/22/2020 3:51:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write as always. Enjoy your win and day............. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/22/2020 4:30:00 PM Thank you very much Paula, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Hope you're well. Tom

Jenna Logan Date: 7/22/2020 10:57:00 AM Congratulations on a 1st place win, Mr. Dragon Slayer. I knew it would be on the top of the winning list. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/22/2020 11:03:00 AM Thank you my Lady, the kingdom is now safe again. Tom

Edward Ibeh Date: 7/22/2020 10:31:00 AM Quite a brilliant poem, Tom:-) Heartiest congratulations on your first place win in my contest! A fav for me! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/22/2020 10:59:00 AM Thank you very much Edward, it was certainly a challenging form, thanks too for the fave and also for hosting the contest. Regards Tom

Sam Kauffman Date: 7/21/2020 9:33:00 PM An Arthurian quest masterfully penned, Tom, by a premiere storyteller. Congratulations on your first place win. Over Fork Over! Enjoyed this very much! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/21/2020 9:44:00 PM Thank you very much Sam, I'm happy you liked it. Hope you're well Over Fork Over Tom

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/17/2020 3:29:00 AM This is gloriously penned, my friend. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/17/2020 8:04:00 AM Thank you Caren, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Eve Roper Date: 7/14/2020 10:02:00 AM Tom, great theme with imagery and feeling. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/14/2020 10:14:00 AM Thank you very much Eve, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/11/2020 3:09:00 PM Love this, Tom! If I was up for this write, i was going to put the dragon’s tooth under a pillow. :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/11/2020 3:51:00 PM Thank you Kim, I couldnt do that, I'd have nightmares lol. Tom

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/10/2020 9:16:00 AM A tale of bravery and valour so well penned,Tom:) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/10/2020 9:19:00 AM Thank you very much Jo, but of course we were Arthur's finest knights all of the round table. Tom

Lin Lane Date: 7/10/2020 8:53:00 AM Tom the Dragon Slayer. I knew you would prevail and have the tooth to prove it. Seriously, Tom, I enjoyed your tale, and I'm wondering...what did you do with the tooth? My best to you in health and in the contest. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/10/2020 9:17:00 AM Thank you very much Lin, I hope you too are well. The tooth I now wear around my neck, it was a hard fight and I've got burn marks lol. Tom

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 7/9/2020 2:52:00 PM Great write Tom! I wish these creatures were true! We could get him to breathe on our current day rulers!! Al the best in the contest! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/9/2020 4:49:00 PM Haha thanks Krish, either that or get Guy Fawkes back. Tom

Silent One Date: 7/9/2020 10:51:00 AM Sounds like St George, our non British patron saint lol... Enjoyed your poem.. weather is still dull.. but i hear its going to get better.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/9/2020 12:36:00 PM Thanks SO, glad you enjoyed it, hasn't stopped all day, you're right, from Friday it should improve, fingers crossed. Tom

Timothy Mcguire Date: 7/8/2020 10:51:00 PM I like it Tom, I see in this poem they were practicing safe social distancing! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/9/2020 2:26:00 AM Haha Thanks Timothy, the nasty dragon had more than a few bugs to blow their way. Tom

Lindsay Laurie Date: 7/8/2020 9:44:00 PM G'day Tom … kids would love this adventurous poem read to them in a way to understand how brave the knights were - thank you Tom - Lindsay Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/9/2020 2:25:00 AM Thank you Lindsay, Always fancied writing a book, maybe one day I'll get motivated. Tom

Judy Ball Date: 7/8/2020 6:08:00 PM A fine beginning for a childrens story. Great job. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 7/9/2020 2:24:00 AM Thank you Judy, I suppose it would reach them good over evil, much needed today. Tom

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