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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA 
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I was lying in bed as I turned out the light And bored myself into a sleep At last 'round eleven on that wakeful night My consciousness fled and I dreamed very deep. When I awoke I saw the sun's rays Filtering through my curtains closed But the light was so strong, I was amazed To open the curtains, I arose. But when I saw the sight outdoors The sun had not risen at all! I was so surprised I fell to the floor And hit my head on the wall... When I woke up a second time The real sun had arisen I thought to myself, How did that light shine? If there was an answer, none was given. Later that day I was walking around When I glanced at my shadow beside me. It seemed to notice! It made a sound Which very much did surprise me... The shape of the figure could not have been right For I don't have a tail or wings; I said to myself, What was that sight? What images craziness brings! Evening had come and I was inside When I saw that strange shadow again. It tripped on a specter and I watched it slide Right off the wall and into the den! I ran to see what had happened just now I knew I was crazy, without a doubt... It flew off the wall--I didn't know how But I was sure going to find out! "Today is not my day," it said When it saw me walk through the door It tried to get up, to raise its head But it just sank down to the floor. "Who or what are you? From where did you come? How did you get here? Could you answer some?" "Sure I can," the shadow replied, "I'll tell you all you want But first, you wouldn't happen to reside Very close to a restaurant?" "You can eat solid food?" I wondered. "That, and liquids as well." He attempted to get up again, but blundered He needed support, I could tell. So I went over to help him And (surprise!) touch him I could-- He said thanks to me with a big broad grin And repay me someday he said he would. "My name's Sam Shadow, a dragon I was Until someone slayed me an unusual way. Why did he do it? I guess it's because He disliked me for my appearance that day. So after he's gone, it's doctor's help I need But I live to see him get paid-- A large sum of money for his also large deed But his name wasn't George, and he sure wasn't a saint. "You're the first to help me out In, oh, the last thousand years... And I know you need help, I've seen you shout Into the night with a face full of tears." I was silent just then--he said that he knew What had happened three days before-- When I went out in rage amid the dawn-breaking dew And shouted and cried 'til I could no more, For my father had not come back for too long And to cry I did have a right This shadow-dragon knew something was wrong So he helped me out too that night. He helped me get over the loss in my heart While I helped him with physical pain. I could see a friendship could very well start And Sam said he envisioned the same. For a while after that, the night we first met We were best friends and just enjoyed life As clean as it was; both of us were set On keeping it on without strife. Then one day Sam came up to me And told me that he must leave. He kept on going--told me he could see Good things coming and also not to grieve. So he departed that day and we said goodbye He corrected me saying we'd meet again This was comforting, I knew why For true friends always meet, now and then. As soon as he left, I turned around-- --to look up into a doctor's eye Relief he sighed and then announced "He made it, and he's alive." I had been in a coma for eight months and a week But for me it seemed only days. For my friend Sam I'll always seek In all of my known ways. If my thoughts were not active for the time I slept Then a real true life I would lack; That dragon saved my life, which is why I wept For he had just paid me back. So if even in dreams, kindness you show Will be paid back in full in reality. I learned it well; now I know To love others and not stay in neutrality. And you know, my shadow's never been the same since then... _________________________________________________________ My very first poem I actually bothered to write down...I think it has something to do with your poem, only it's not as good...hope you like it though!  Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
I know it's kinda long... Should I put it in a song? It's in an unusual style, And the music might take a while... -L.S. |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
 Reposted for me? Thank you! I love writing about dragons. And this, though beautifully long, is very pretty. Wonder what would happen if we did a collaboration poem? Would it mention dragons every other word? Astraea shut up now. Lovely poem.~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
NONONONONONONONO!!!! Astraea NEVER shut up! Astraea just stop talking for a while...lol I'm a dragon fanatic (if you haven't noticed), and a collaboration poem sounds great!But I've never written one with someone else before...that should make the end result even better! lol  Hope to hear more from you!  Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'd love to see the result of a collaboration between the two of you! I'm sure it would be fantastic! |
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