Andrea Dietrich Poet Quintilla

The Tale I Tell

Above a great big sea of blue,
I saw a dragon, and he flew
while breathing fire into the air.
He saw our ship, and this I swear:
with claws he broke our ship in two.

How sharp those claws! How mean was he!
My shipmates fell into the sea.
How awful were their frightful screams.
I hear them still inside bad dreams
and see them drowning in debris.

From Hell I think that monster came.
I watched our sinking ship – aflame.
But luckily I never drowned.
I drifted till a beach I found.
The lone survivor I became.

Like Robinson Crusoe was I.
To stay alive I aimed to try.
For days, for weeks, then months and years
till I had used up all my tears,
I truly thought alone I’d die.

But oh, my goodness, one sweet day
a friendly dolphin came my way.
Upon his back he let me ride.
Dear friends, the good Lord DOES provide
though five long years I’d had to stay!

I’d prayed and prayed, and now I’m well,
back home and with this tale to tell.
Although I’m saved and so relieved,
my tale by no one is believed.
I hope that dragon’s back in Hell!

July 3, 2022
For Tall Tales 3: Quintilla Fantasy Fiction Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Jeff Kyser

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Sara Kendrick July 10, 2022 at 2:38 PM Good tall tale you have told for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Your visits to my page always are uplifting. Sara

Caren Krutsinger July 6, 2022 at 2:13 AM Gorgeously done. Congrats Andrea

Valsa George July 5, 2022 at 11:09 PM Your incredible imagination has spun a tall tale indeed.... ! Congratulations, Andrea on your sweeping win !

John Watt July 5, 2022 at 9:24 PM This one had winner written all over it, congrats, my friend

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2022 at 12:51 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! A "Creative" write. Have a blessed day................

Ann Peck July 5, 2022 at 8:55 AM I believe your tale :) That dragon sure wasn't "Puff" was he! An action-packed adventure that was fun to read. Congrats on your win!

Christuraj Alex July 5, 2022 at 8:51 AM Great tale, indeed! Congratulations!

Len Gasun July 5, 2022 at 5:55 AM A very beautiful tale! I extremely enjoyed the read, like I'm on a great movie. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. Hugs

Jeff Kyser July 5, 2022 at 4:21 AM Andrea, congrats on your second place entry in Tall Tales 3 - a very nice tale indeed, and a very smooth read

Bill Baker July 4, 2022 at 4:01 PM Aw! a great tale by a great poetess. Thoroughly enjoyed the read my friend. Great entry for the contest. It's always a pleasure to read your poetry, Andrea. Hugs, Bill

John Watt July 4, 2022 at 3:11 PM A great tall tale, told with your signature pristine meter and rhyme.

Rico Leffanta July 4, 2022 at 11:37 AM This was an easy and entertaining read, so should do very well in the contest! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins July 4, 2022 at 9:53 AM Fun tall tale, Andrea. I think Jeff will really like this. Best of luck in the contest. Good write, by the way!

Vijay Pandit July 4, 2022 at 6:34 AM Much enjoyed the tall tale, Andrea. No one believed because it is a tall tale. Expertly done. A TOP win!

Joseph P. DiMino July 4, 2022 at 2:55 AM "Like Robinson Crusoe was I. To stay alive I aimed to try. For days, for weeks, then months and years till I had used up all my tears, I truly thought alone I’d die." Love this! The entire write is a delight. If not that dragon back in hell, at least the tail (or was that tale you said...hmmm?)--back on the dolphin, so he can help others. Lovely read! Thank you.