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Fighting the Dragon

Into the valley of death
Fighting the dragon demon
Numb from the heat of his breath
Deaf to the yellin' and screamin'

Lying in vomit and left for dead
An angel of mercy arrived
Touching the sickness inside my head
How lucky I was to survive

Battles regaled in chronicled tales
As scars from the wounds grow deeper
Telling others I see, Just like me
The dragon belongs to the reaper


  by Daniel Turner
   Feb 25 2017

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2017

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Lewis Raynes Date: 7/6/2017 2:43:00 PM Sounds like a hangover I had a few weeks ago. Great wrote Daniel. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/6/2017 2:51:00 PM Yeah, this kind of hangover can kill you, Thank you Lewis.

Bette Bavington Date: 6/30/2017 11:29:00 AM It is nice to hear when people win their battle. To write so eloquent to tell others is a very special gift. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/6/2017 2:51:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Bette:)

Kurt Philip Behm Date: 5/11/2017 8:48:00 AM Very powerful. Great word choice. :) Login to Reply

Laken Smith Date: 5/10/2017 9:45:00 AM Very well written Login to Reply

Akkina Downing Date: 4/17/2017 12:16:00 PM You definitely slay the beast. Miss you Danny :) Login to Reply

Darren White Date: 4/11/2017 3:19:00 PM Hey DT, I miss you! :) How is the healing coming along? Login to Reply

Elissa Quigley Date: 4/10/2017 3:37:00 PM Good poem Daniel!! Login to Reply

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 3/30/2017 1:04:00 PM Oh wow what a metaphorical creative twist on dragons, how u kill the dragon figuratively. Great rhyme scheme too. Ends in a fine witty quip. Kudos. Soo nice to read from your pen again. Hoping u will too u will too my latest. Login to Reply

Mike Hauser Date: 3/18/2017 9:42:00 AM Always a wonderful write! Login to Reply

Jerry T Curtis Date: 3/17/2017 5:55:00 AM We all have to face the Dragon sooner or later---but thank God there's always an Angel' Great story my friend Login to Reply

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 3/16/2017 6:34:00 PM This is a great testimonial poem that will no doubt be tops in the contest Daniel! Good luck & hope you are well~Che :) Login to Reply

Supraja Kannan Date: 3/14/2017 9:49:00 AM Hi Daniel... Missing your poems... Hope you are fine.... Awaiting to read your works...take care.... Login to Reply

Carole Duet Date: 3/14/2017 12:40:00 AM What a fantastic tale is so few words! I could just see it too. I love the vision of you with a sword in your hand. lol Great little poem, Danny. Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/13/2017 3:32:00 AM you slayed the dragon and your poetic language expressed this so well, daniel... you are a champ!..huggs Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/12/2017 6:42:00 AM Hi DT, came to check out your poems and see it's been a while since you've posted anything, glad to reread this beauty though, which deserves a 7:) hope you're well:) Login to Reply

Phillip Garcia Date: 3/11/2017 2:10:00 PM Vivid imagery and captivating story. Well told in so few words. I thought it was particularly interesting how you bring up and then quickly moved on from the angel of mercy. Great write, DT Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 3/6/2017 1:46:00 PM Wow very vivid descriptions, this is powerful stuff Danny, thanks for baring your soul to us, we are glad you have conquered, and grace us with your words of experience. Login to Reply

Supraja Kannan Date: 3/5/2017 9:08:00 PM you are blessed to be here... You penned it very well... Great one for the contest... Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/2/2017 6:48:00 PM Hope you know my comment meant to be cynical with my own take on this one! I really think yours can win! Login to Reply

Akkina Downing Date: 3/1/2017 7:16:00 PM You're a survivor Danny. You're brave for sharing this raw moment of your life. But I'm glad you did :) Login to Reply

Emile Pinet Date: 3/1/2017 5:12:00 PM The reader is drowned in the heart felt feelings the words solicit only to be further impressed by the strength of perseverance and conviction of the author. You did a wonderful job of creating a strong emotional statement as your word choices commanded our attention. Emile. Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/1/2017 8:59:00 AM I understand this is written from experience, DT, well written:) am glad you're here to share your tale:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/1/2017 11:28:00 AM Yes, something I'm not proud of but I am happy I survived. So many don't! Thank you, Jo. I am happy to be here:)

Arthur Vaso Date: 2/28/2017 10:54:00 PM I was worried another mother and law was in for it!!!! Great poem and I really liked that last line, with the reaper. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/1/2017 11:26:00 AM Drug addiction is no joke. It can happen to anyone. I got lucky. Thank you Arthur for your treasured visit and comments:)

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/28/2017 9:52:00 PM Well done, Daniel! Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/1/2017 11:25:00 AM Thank you, Mrs Janice:)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/28/2017 6:05:00 PM Awesome take on the theme of this contest, Daniel. I could not be anything but cynical with it!! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/1/2017 11:24:00 AM Well, I know I won't win. Just wanted to throw my name in the hat. Thank you, Andrea:)

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