Semaj the Dragon Slayer

In a kingdom called Torridon
On Scotland's west coast
Resides a warrior called Semaj
A Dragon slayer of boast

He has been called upon
To rid an ogre beast
For on his countrymen it does
Continually feast

On an outcrop of rock
Down in Argyll
This ogre of wrath
A monster so vile

On arriving there
He scouts around
Finding broken bodies
In this rocky surround

Up in the distance he hears
Noises so strange
Not from this life
As in-trepidation nears

On a rocky arch he stands
As the ogre appears
Club in his hand
As he steadily nears

Semaj advances
In the middle they meet
For below them lies
Another Dragon defeat

With club swingin
The ogre attacks
The Claymore of Semaj
In swift blow whack

In balances unsteady
On this thin strip of rock
With another glancing blow
In battle he's mocked

With a final attempt
This ogre so weak
To the sea his club falls
His afterlife he seeks

Now on his knees
Comes the fatal blow
Decapitation
To the waters below

With a mighty splash
As it's absorbed by the sea
This killer of clansmen
Is no longer be

To tumultuous cheer
From the Clan Chiefs abode
They heap praise on Semaj
To their aid he has rode

For warrior wise
This Scot of the Scot's
Battle hardened 
It's the way he's been taught

Back to his kingdom he heads
With his sword stained in blood
This patriot of the Clans
And the country he loves




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Eggins Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Ahhh James you are telling stories again ... wonderful pome published ? I hope so and I love dragons so the title got my eye this time ... love Jayne
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November 30, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Mr. Fraser,....I can see this hero in a comic book ya know !! Fantastic Write Sir ! I can see this comic book lasting for years,...all those thrill seekers out there James !,..Hey,..think about it,...you've got something here ! Oh,...by the by,..I recieved Carolyns book today,..O yea,...you know what I mean ! *smiles* great poem in there,..and in the start of the book to ! Awesome,..congrats Sir,.......james
De La Keur Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 1:15 PM
I love tales of dragons and witches and anythng like that, hmmm, wish I lived back in the days alas I do not. Great write, as always. Love Wicked
Chircop Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
A Brave guy indeed,lovely tale,i visit Scotland nearly ever year,im in love with it,and now my mind is at rest knowing i shall never encounter a dragon,Semaj will be there..sweet tale indeed..Scotman--Charma
Scoville Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Very well done dear Highlander...I love the images you can place in my head....The Southern Belle Kristy De La Keur
Sweetheart Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Nice story here James.. and I must say we could use your Dragon Slayer in the USA lots of times... keep him handy... your words and verses flow .. good write... thankxxx for sharing... luv .. "Sweetheart"
Kendrick Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 4:45 PM
This is one wild warrior and imagination. Keep the imagination alive and well filling in with writes. Sara
Mclaughlin Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 4:37 PM
The story is compelling and strong.
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