You Are What You Think

When you think, you’ll become, more than you are.
You’ll become what you think; So take note, of it all.
More important, think WHAT, you WANT to be!
For Dragon it was a Hero… His everything!
He wanted to become a Hero for Everyone!
So he helped old Mr. Codger, cross the street. Well Done!

Tho, it would’ve worked better, if he’d wanted to go.
Still, it was a start… Now surely, you know…
Old Mr. Codger patted his head, with his walking stick!
Wasn’t he sweet! It let Dragon know, he’d done, the right thing!
Now, he was sure! Surely…you agree! Now, don’t you think?
Next Dragon took a walk into the park…

There the Sheriff of Crazyland wanted Dragon to clean,
His pet Pigeons’ Poo from a statue so tall and so lean…
Dragon cleaned it with flames, a fast, and admirable thing!
Unfortunately, parts melted, but that, had happened before.
And Dragon was proud, he’d helped, as he left, with a grin.
Remember! Dragon is a baby, of three… to our chagrin.

He’ll learn the finer art of helping… Perhaps, another day.
Next, Dragon spied a young child riding a horse…
The horse spooked and ran off, as The Mother screamed away!
They ran to the trees, with Dragon a hero, again! What A Day!
He flew to the sky, picking up, the child AND the horse.
He laid them down safely, at the feet of the Mom, of course! 

He didn’t look back… As she screamed and she yelled…
That they’d become scared, just when, he’d come around!
He knew, he’d come, at just the right place, and the right time.
Dragon saved the day, definitely! … A Hero… Sublime!
He smiled as he said; a True Hero’s work is never done!
Be you bigger than big or smaller than small… 

You are you… but with your mind, that won’t be all!
And that’s the best thing! So remember… It’s true…
With practice and thinking, You’ll become,  a better You!
So Never give up and never give in… to the very end.
You’ll get better with practice… as Your thinking grows!
Tho with Dragon we can only hope… it will be so…  

At least, we know, it’s true… that Dragon will keep trying! 
Yes, we know, that he will! Honest! Just Saying!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kimathi Avatar
September 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM
A very unique take on the contest! Congrats Carol! ;-)
A  Avatar
September 18, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations
A. Sharma Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Wonderful write n win Carol! Big congrats!
Roper Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 4:20 PM
Carol,wonderful story a 7 congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
D. Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 12:50 PM
thank you
Gifford Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 8:40 PM
I enjoyed your poem very much. Delightful! And congrats on your win. Also, thanks for reading one of my poems. ~~Darlene
A. Sharma Avatar
August 30, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Wonderful write Carol, kids would sure love this ! Congrats on big win!
Campbell Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Carol, Congratulations on a child's story with a positive meaning; and a big welcome to your husband! Barbara
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 9:13 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Carol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:53 AM
You do Suess well, congratulations.
Nance Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:10 AM
We just love the Dragon.. :) thanks for writing ;)
Boddie Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 9:01 AM
without fear of anything....there can be great accomplishings....by dragon, the mother was afraid....but this hero left the horse and child saved....;)
Eastman Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Good story, Dragon can be a handful. This is Hubby (Michael Eastman). I was finally coerced, er...convinced, to become a member here, since a lot of tidbits put in Carol's stories come from sources close to her. Hope you enjoyed her stories, and will enjoy mine as well. Some of mine might be a bit off the wall, but they are all real. They have large, no - huge, grains of truth to them. You can find my writings under my name - Michael Eastman. Thankyou for inviting me.
Smith Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Yes a super hero in training he is. We thank him.
Gifford Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 6:03 AM
We are who we are! Yes, Loved your poem. Great lines and lots of fun to read. ~~Darlene
Allison Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 11:41 AM
oh thank you Carol and Dragon I love the message in the final stanza - something for us all to think of:-) hugs jan xx7
Merryman Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Carol, I enjoyed reading about Dragon today! He's very entertaining. Have a great day! Love, Kim
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace