The Dragons Keep

The dragon hissed into the room as I lie hidden in my niche. Upon his back I saw his doom, there she sat, a beautiful witch. She sang a song of mystic dreams and becalmed the snake to sleep. I watched it curl into a ball While hidden in my closet keep. The beauty of the song she sang no words, a simple tune of love enthralled me with a gentle twang that rustled my heart like foxglove The dragons eyes spied me hiding scared I froze as it approached through the door it brushes by me with purring voice it reproached. Meow it said as it drew near. The singing stopped, my wife just stares the look she gives, so very *****, she asked me, "Why are you in there?" I close my book and move away She hangs the clothes and sighs a sigh I kiss her cheek and whisper dear and stroke the cat as I walk by.
04/28/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Very nicely penned James..
Inman Avatar
April 4, 2017 at 7:36 AM
Thanks for the revisit Joseph.
Eastman Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 3:09 PM
Loved this piece.
Inman Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 3:19 PM
Thank you Carol.
Dietrich Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 4:01 PM
oh, how CUTE the way you ended this one. What a fantastic idea how you incorporated that theme into your writing. BIG congrats. NOt sure what you placement was but it deserved one!!
Inman Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 8:39 AM
Thanks Andrea
Cheema Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 8:53 AM
Was wondering where your poem is leading us to! Congrats on your wonderful placement in A Nook and a Storybook contest!
Inman Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Thought I'd add a little twist, thanks Balveen.
Kimathi Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 6:09 AM
Enchanting and wonderful.... Congrats James, for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Inman Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Thank you Teddy.
May Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 6:01 PM
Very nicely penned James...Congrats on your win
Inman Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Thanks Joseph.
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May 2, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Congrats on your beautiful win with top placement my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Thanks BL.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:21 AM
I really like the feel and mood of this piece. I suspect it will do well in the contest.
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Richard.
Dua Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Love the poem. The last two stanzas were unexpected. Congrats on the win. :)
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Saanvi
Raven Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 6:50 AM
Hi James, an excellent write and a well deserving win in the contest. A story which can touch deeply the fantasy heart. This has to be a seven James. Enjoyed the read very much....Mike.
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:06 AM
Thanks for your very kind comment Vladislav.
Misra Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 5:49 AM
Lovely, James, especially the ending stanzas. Made me smile. Congratulations on a great poem and win.
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Thank you Karam.
Daniel Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 2:55 AM
Excellent setting:) I felt as if I was in there:) Great write, congratulations on a well deserved win:) a 7:)
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:34 AM
I'm happy you enjoyed it Jo. Thanks.
Dalei Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 11:31 PM
James, Nice concept & amazing lay out. Ending is very brilliant. Congratulations on ur win.............hugs
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:33 AM
Thanks for the great comment Manmath.
Roper Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 9:29 PM
James, congratulations on your win!! Hugs Eve
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:30 AM
Eve, thank you again for a wonderful contest.
Canerdy Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 9:24 PM
I love this, James. The surprise in the last two stanzas made me laugh. Congrats on your win. Janice
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:29 AM
Thanks Janice. Wonderful things are smiles and laughter.
Smith Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations on your win James...
Inman Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 8:56 PM
Thanks Charlie.
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May 1, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Great poem story, James! Congratulations on your First Place win! Sandra
Inman Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 8:55 PM
Thank you Sandra.
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April 30, 2016 at 12:35 PM
James, this is not only wonderful but outstanding too!!!!.. I really ienjoyed reading these beautiful words... Thanx for ur kind visit... Cheeers!!!!
Inman Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Thank you for the very kind words RF.
Stebbings Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Good story well written, really enjoyed reading this. I think it deserves a 7.
Inman Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 7:23 PM
Thanks Barry. Your cat looks pretty magical too.
Lane Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 12:36 PM
This is just adorable and exposes not only your sense of humor but your wonderful imagination. Good story, James.
Inman Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Thank you Lin. My imagination knows no bounds. I live in a dream world to my wife's chagrin.
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