Dragon's Tooth
On the fortnight of the waning of the gilded moon
that burst with waxing wings like leather it whirred and hissed
a spell on tongues of terror looming to take my breath
away. Shadows red horror passed.... I prayed!
Down on my knees in weakness and fear outstretched while
Fires swelled and bellowed out his snout to swallow
throwing flames. I lay in wait a frozen corpse I am
stirred to death, my bones too chill
So close this fire eating mass did swoop on me I cried
aloud inside so silently enamored by the dread so
hushed with no sound did he hear me in my clamor as
He melted my will and my armor
This cold, cold night bestows a windy chill for
It takes no fortune, no gold or silver to this mighty quest
Banished to the lair of nevermore, I give my life
Taken by the Dragon's Tooth
July 13, 2020
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