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Just Sear and Eat

A prehistoric dragon, with a taste for Pterodactyl; felt a major hunger pain while penning a few dactyls. Dropping hammer and chisel, he flew off for his hunt; it wasn’t long at all when, he spied himself a runt. The tender meat, to him would be a tasty little treat but, runt’s fly fast and could he last till capture was complete? His aim was great so, in he flew to the Pterodactyl nest; but a runt did dragon spot and it put him to a test. Though dragon was of middle age; eight thousand years or so; his agility was still quite good and he gave the chase a go. His meal once caught, he’d sear and eat; his fire was good and hot but, an easy catch, this little runt was not. Its swiftness was unusual; though speed he couldn’t clock. He was certain he’d not slowed down but, then he smacked a rock! Oh my, the stars that swirled around, his bruised and aching head; the runt was gone; dragon staggered home and lay down in his bed. The moral of this story, have variety in your diet; you’ll always have enough to eat; just try it.

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Date: 10/4/2018 12:47:00 PM
Smacked a rock etc. etc. Funny . I like to rhyme so enjoyed very much.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/4/2018 8:21:00 PM
Yep, hit it hard, too. There's still some swelling on his nose. Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 10/1/2018 2:11:00 PM
unique in content, M L!... love how you can weave a 'fantasy' tale with a dose of humor... huggs
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/1/2018 7:33:00 PM
Thanks, Nette; dragons do inspire my muse.
Date: 10/1/2018 9:53:00 AM
Well written and humorous. I found it a little difficult to read to the end in a satisfactory manner. The rest was so good, i've determined it was probably me. My favorite poems are well rhyming ones. This seemed a little blunt at the end.
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Date: 10/1/2018 5:53:00 AM
This was sooooo well done. Love the matching rhymes and the witty lines. You got a 10 from me. Have a wonderful Monday dear M.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/1/2018 7:36:00 PM
Thanks so much.
Date: 9/30/2018 3:27:00 PM
What an entertaining and imaginative story dearest, M.L.K! I enjoyed it a lot! Hope you write another one on the subject!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/1/2018 5:21:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios; I will.
Date: 9/29/2018 10:51:00 AM
Wonderful whimsical tale indeed M.L., good work...
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:08:00 PM
Thanks again, Charlie; glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 9/29/2018 10:37:00 AM
This is one cool chuckler of a moral of the story found in the wisdom aisle, M.L. I couldn't stop laughing from the rollicking opening line. Ty for the belly smiles. Wonderful poem as per usual from your talented pen. Love and joy always.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:09:00 PM
Thanks Freddie; I'm glad it made you laugh; good medicine.
Date: 9/29/2018 7:15:00 AM
Curious and most interesting images for me to perceive this morning. I just love your imagination M.L.!!! Well done and Happy Saturday!!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:09:00 PM
Thanks again, Mike; glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 9/29/2018 7:11:00 AM
I had to look up a couple of words to decipher your insightful write. Your imagination is always well beyond the ordinary and this poem is no exception..great ending, M.L.K.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:10:00 PM
That's what I'm told; I love an imagination; the wilder; the better. Thanks again Vijay.
Date: 9/29/2018 1:55:00 AM
M.L., this was so whimsically fun, and the ending CLASSIC! Thank you for making me smile and laugh at 1:54 a.m!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:11:00 PM
So you're a night owl too? Glad you got a good laugh out of it. Thanks
Date: 9/28/2018 10:44:00 PM
ML.. I loved this entertain escape piece, thank you!!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:12:00 PM
I'm glad and thanks.
Date: 9/28/2018 10:34:00 PM
Great write, M.L. I love dragon stories and this dragon did get a bump when he smacked a rock.. :)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/30/2018 1:13:00 PM
Even an aging dragon has to slow down a bit. Glad you stopped by, Eve and thanks.

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