Alison A Smith nee Howarth Poet Limerick

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The Dragon's Flagon

A dragon lived high on a hill
Drinking his greatest skill
Not dreaming of raiding
Or eating young maidens
He would rather lay back and chill.

There once was a burly young knight
Sent out for a dragon to fight
Thought killing was cruel
He would rather duel
He hoped the dragons had left in the night

On coming upon the drinking dragon
He happily accepted a flagon
He lay down his sword
A drink was poured
They were last seen in an old wagon

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David Crandall June 17, 2026 at 1:38 PM Haha, I like the way this one ends up. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM Thanks - i am pretty sure dragons have been portrayed wrongly.

Gershon Wolf June 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM A great write for 'National Love a Dragon Week,' Alison. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM I didn't realise. Maybe that's why this poem wanted to be shared. I write a lot about dragons. No bad dragons they are kind responsible and caring dragons.

Line Gauthier June 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM Indeed, so much better to get along than to fight ~ your audio is delightful Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM Celtic Folk seemed just right

Paula Goldsmith June 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM What a creative/fun Limerick writes you have here. Love It...  Have a creative/fun day writing away.......... Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM A limerick narrative gives the a little more time to develop a story. Thank you for visiting :)

CayCay Godwin June 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM These limericks are a delightful romp through fantasy; entertainment, delight and humor flow so well in each line. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM Than you my friend. There is always room for a little fun in our day.

Victor Buhagiar June 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM Beautiful, simply beautiful. Your poetry is gorgeous and fun. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM Thank you dear Victor. There is always room for fun.

Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM A cute story told in limerick form. First verse was my favorite of all Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM Thank you it was fun to write

I Am Anaya June 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM Humorous indeed! A great imagination, Alison, enjoyed Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM Thank you - always good to have a laugh.

Keith D Trestrail June 9, 2026 at 6:36 AM A joyful little Irish jig it seems. Don’t see flagons so much these days, or wagons for that matter. Cheers! Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM Even more important to bring them back. Perfect is would say while dancing a jig