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My Dragons

There are great dragons in my life
     that came to me from long ago.
They traveled from across the sea
     inside some boxes stored below

His seat during the flight's long trip,
     to be a gift for sister dear.
In nineteen forty-four, on leave
     from World War II, that distant year,

My Uncle, Air Force pilot then,
     came home this time, to be his last.
His sis, my mom, had cherished them,
     and when she died, to me they passed.

 There are great dragons in my life
     that came to me from long ago.
They traveled from across the sea
     inside some boxes packed, and so,

Within my home now safe and sound
     for me to keep close in my care;
gifts from the war, my Uncle brought
     my antique set of Dragonware.

Tea set for eight, dessert plates too
     all these with dragons painted on,
in moriage, raised slip decor
     made in Japan, but bought in Guam.

There are great dragons in my life
     this antique set came 'cross the sea.
His gift is all that's left of him
     His gift of dragons saved for me.


October 19, 2015

Contest: Dragons
Sponsor: Silent One
4th Place

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Carol Eastman Date: 10/23/2015 12:21:00 PM A wonderful poem that informs. Love it. Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:56:00 PM Thank you, Carol. So nice of you to stop by to read my poem and offer your supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 10/23/2015 3:11:00 AM Congrats on ur wonderful win with this superb write Sandra! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:55:00 PM Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. Your continued visits and support is so much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Jo Saunders Date: 10/23/2015 1:11:00 AM Well done, Sandra. Of all the dragon contest poems I read, I enjoyed this best. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:55:00 PM Hello Jo, so nice of you to stop by to read my poem and leave such a supportive comment. I appreciate it to much. Thanks! Sandra

Viv Wigley Date: 10/22/2015 11:09:00 PM Simply lovely, Sandra, one of my faves in the contest. Viv x Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:54:00 PM Hi Viv, once again, thank you for stopping by with your positive comments and support. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Robert Lindley Date: 10/22/2015 8:23:00 PM Congrats on your win with this excellent poem and that amazing plate ware etc.A7 Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:49:00 PM Hi Robert, thank you for your congrats and supportive comments. Your visits are so much appreciated. Sandra

Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 4:42:00 PM Absolutely delightful Sandra - the more I know about you the more I would love to visit your amazing home:-) I love your take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:52:00 PM Hi Jan, thank you for your wonderful support, as always. This was a little outside the box, but a true happening. I love my dragons! :) Hugs, Sandra

Caryl Muzzey Date: 10/21/2015 1:54:00 PM A wonderful write Sandra! Best to you in the contest. I enjoy old history filled mementoes too. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/24/2015 8:51:00 PM Hello, Caryl, so nice of you to stop by to read my poem and leave your supportive comments. Thank you so much. Sandra

Eve Roper Date: 10/20/2015 7:51:00 AM Wonderful write, Sandra, good luck in the contest. Just a note; remembering your green decor, I myself was gifted a set of depression green square dishes from my grandmother I'm always afraid to use. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/20/2015 9:45:00 PM Thank you, Eve, for your supportive comment and wishes for the contest. Yes, these antiques can be fragile. I actually did use my Dragonware at a garden club event two years ago, and everyone loved it. It has a teapot, sugar and creamer too. Thanks for your visit. Hugs, Sandra

CayCay Jennings Date: 10/20/2015 12:53:00 AM Honey, this is beautiful, not at all a light-weight frilly dragon tale, but a heartfelt, true, "dragon" sentiment. I hope someone is in line to know those dragons in their life. I think it is wonderful and enjoyed it very much ... CayCay Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/20/2015 9:52:00 PM Hi CayCay, I love your sweet comment that recognizes the sentimental feelings expressed in my poem and how important these pieces are to me. And yes, I have two grown daughters that will continue to take care of my dragons when the time comes. Thank you, your visits and comments are always appreciated so much. Hugs, Sandra .