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The Dragon Sleeps
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The Dragon Sleeps |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(Just a brief note on this one...it was written for a good friend online who goes by the name of sleeping_dragon. The woman whom he was living with and very much in love with a few years back was attacked and raped in their home. He caught her attacker and nearly killed the man. Because of all this, their relationship disolved a short while later. Since that time, because of his fear of his protectiveness and the depth of his passion, he has been unable to let himself love another. The name sleeping_dragon symbolizes his passions buried...this is for him) The Dragon Sleeps In the quiet darkness, The dragon sleeps tonight. Within his chambers, damp and cold, Emits the faintest light. His eyes are closed and seeing her In his dreams tonight. His claws, so long, they are unsheathed, Sharpened and shinning bright. Heated breath escapes his mouth As wings extend in sleep; Wishing to enfold her tight Safe within his keep. The fires of his passion Are burning like a flame; And since the day he met her He’s never been the same. His talons reach out in his sleep To touch upon her hair; As in his dreams, he’s there with her, Deep within his lair. Hush don’t wake the dragon Here on his leafy bed Where visions of a maiden fair Dance inside his head. He’ll rage once more at daybreak As dreams dissolve with light; But for now, in peace he rests; The dragon sleeps tonight. < !signature--> Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 03-02-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ruth you amaze me with your talent and tender heart! This has to be one tough situation. I think you've done a great job writing about this. Very touching verse my friend! |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Ruth, what an amazing poem! I have to agree with WhtDove. This tells the tale of someone tormented, tortured by what cannot be, peaceful only when he dreams of that special someone. So sad! Hopefully, the sleeping dragon can find peace in a wakeful state someday. |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
That is a terribly sad story behind this one. I like this poem. I am partial to dragons though. Great poem. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You have written so well the feelings from this tragic happening. You amaze me! |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
oh ruth, I love this, you have such talent to be so clear and so real with your images... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I liked this. Very nice. James |
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wildbill58 Junior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 19 |
yet another great one from HOOT |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I realy don't know how you do it, but you sure do. Excellent Ruth Hugs and Love The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, A wonderful piece of work. I enjoyed the read. *L* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
WOW! This is wonderful, Ruth. There seems to be no limit to your talent! Your writings are always excellent!  Denise |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I agree, Ruth. This is excellent writing |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for reading and for the kind comments on this |
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