The Feast At Dragon's Gate

A sea of tents, stood side by side,
raised at the Dragon’s Gate.
And bonfires roared, red firefly light,
as round them Giants ate.

Maids and Matrons decked in gilt,
chemise ‘bout bosoms and knees;
came to and fro with cup and bowl,
to serve the giants’ feast.

The warriors held the stanchions straight,
while beauties tasted treats.
The bards sang sad, songs, with a sigh,
and faint hearts felt defeat.

Goblets gave surcease from pain,
as darkness did retreat;
for fair maids with undone hair,
charged valiantly to the breach.

And as the sun rose in the East,
each dragon banked their fire, 
then one and all proud and tall
Havens Clan retired.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 8, 2009 at 4:17 PM
A famous Quartrain wrote of predictions. Is this also one? Very good writing. - Alex
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