The Dragon Slayer

“Slay me a dragon,” a maiden requested,
“ I will, I will!” he said.
And he did, and the maiden was 
appropriately appreciative.

And time went by….

This time the maiden asked for
diamonds and pearls.
He thought for a moment, 
remembering  her charms.
“ I will find you a treasure” 
he said..and he did.
But the maiden was tired and only
had time for a quick kiss
and thank you…

And more time went by….

No longer a maiden, her luster fading,
she begged him to “ take out the trash”.
He did, grudgingly, asking for his just
reward.”please, dragon steak for dinner” 
and she reluctantly  complied.

And time went by….

One day he found himself under the apple tree,
kissing the baker’s beautiful daughter.
“Slay me a dragon,” she asked… “ I will, I will,” he said.

And so it goes...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Konos Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM
"Hail To The Dragon Slayer" known in modern times as the attorney who defeats the D.A's office. All the while, I'm thinking, "I'm going to need a Dragon Slayer when I drag him out from underneath that apple tree! Thanks for your post....
Babcock Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Love old stories of dragons and maidens and really enjoyed this poem Barbara. God Bless Phyl
Devonshire Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Men make so many promises, Barbara. I had to laugh when I read the final verse. This is so cool! Love, Carolyn
Inka Avatar
February 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM
This false knight in shining armor does a great injustice to chivalry with his infidelity, and though it seems she may not have been worth the risk in the first place, he will surely be charred on this attempt.........That said: I really got caught up in your great poem. Well done
Fraser Avatar
February 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Nice one Barbara, surely there is going to be a continuation? Have a lovely weekend....:)
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