Timothy Hicks Poet Rhyme

Lighthearted Dragon

If I were a dragon, burning old bridges
with the fire that I breathe,
I would perform tricks, from way up high,
and eternally seethe,
lend a daring claw for those in need.

If I were a dragon, I wouldn't cause mayhem
upon the people.
Although I'm sure I'd be tempted for those
sovereigns high on their steeple,
not the matador, but the bull.

If I were a dragon, beautiful
and so meticulously preen,
the world would give me the dunce cap,
every crawling thing would be so mean,
provoking me to intervene.

If I were a dragon, burning old bridges
with the fire that I breathe,
I'd hide my great bulk in the darkest cave,
my claws would be always sheathed,
and forevermore I would grieve.



For the Mythological Animals Contest.

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Laura Breidenthal July 5, 2016 at 3:20 PM Wow!!! I love this composition, Timothy. You would be a beautiful, glorious dragon. "I would perform tricks, from way up high, and eternally seethe, lend a daring claw for those in need." Love that part! Such a sad ending, but if put in the situation, perhaps being in hiding would be a good idea realistically. "every crawling thing would be so mean, provoking me to intervene. " Truth.. unfortunately. Hah. Always, Laura Timothy Hicks September 3, 2016 at 6:14 PM Thanks for dabbling in my older poetry, Laura! I've almost forgotten about this one ... haha. It is a sillier piece of mine, but one that I also find endearing. Laura Breidenthal July 5, 2016 at 3:20 PM oh, and a fav! lol <3~Laura

Timothy Hicks June 20, 2013 at 11:55 PM Thanks for the congratulations, Shadow, Connie and Skat :)

Skat A June 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM Timothy, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT

Connie Gildersleeve June 19, 2013 at 3:24 AM Tim I love your take on this contest, a friendly dragon. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Shadow Hamilton June 18, 2013 at 8:45 PM congrats Tim on placing ty for entering Shadow smiles

Richard Lamoureux June 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM This is great Tim, I think you will do well. You make a very Loveable Dragon. Timothy Hicks June 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM Just as long as the love doesn't burn anyone's houses down... perhaps I won't get the arrows and the spears, LOL!

Richard D Seal June 9, 2013 at 12:34 PM Great entry for the contest Tim, good luck. Take care, Richard Timothy Hicks June 10, 2013 at 12:37 AM Funny... I actually wrote this a couple years back. But when the competition came up I thought it was a great opportunity to bust it out... ha ha.

Tim Ryerson June 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM 'not the matador, but the bull'...Yes indeed! I think you'd make a great dragon, Timothy!...Good luck in the contest - Tim Timothy Hicks June 9, 2013 at 12:15 AM I hope so anyway! Good thing I don't see this dragon transformation coming on in the near future... lol. Always enjoy your fun and encouraging comments... :)