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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 Date: 7/5/2016 3:20:00 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 Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 9/3/2016 6:14:00 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 Date: 7/5/2016 3:20:00 PM oh, and a fav! lol <3~Laura

Timothy Hicks Date: 6/20/2013 11:55:00 PM Thanks for the congratulations, Shadow, Connie and Skat :) Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 6/19/2013 1:30:00 PM Timothy, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT Login to Reply

Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/19/2013 3:24:00 AM Tim I love your take on this contest, a friendly dragon. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/18/2013 8:45:00 PM congrats Tim on placing ty for entering Shadow smiles Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/9/2013 3:51:00 PM This is great Tim, I think you will do well. You make a very Loveable Dragon. Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 6/10/2013 12:38:00 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 Date: 6/9/2013 12:34:00 PM Great entry for the contest Tim, good luck. Take care, Richard Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 6/10/2013 12:37:00 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 Date: 6/8/2013 2:51:00 PM 'not the matador, but the bull'...Yes indeed! I think you'd make a great dragon, Timothy!...Good luck in the contest - Tim Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 6/9/2013 12:15:00 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... :)