The Dragon and the Maiden.....(1000 pardons begged of Dragon for her poetic license)

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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 1999-07-29 09:49 AM

The Dragon and the Maiden

Pretty maiden,
skin so fair,
with lengthy locks
of thick red hair,
met a dragon
late one night
with not another
soul in sight.
He looked the maiden
up and down.
She looked at him
and stood her ground.
She smiled with not
a bit of fear.
He spoke these words
she was to hear,
“Maiden fair,
sight to behold,
come with me
if you’re so bold.
Let my wings
wrap and enfold you;
in them tight,
I’ll safely hold you.
Let my breath
warm and excite you;
I promise dear,
I will not bite you!
Let my claws
run through your hair;
I beg of you
my maiden fair.”
She looked the dragon
in the eye
and to his words
she did reply,
Sheath your claws!
Unfold your wings!
Bind me not
With all these things!
Whisper not
with breath of fire;
but give to me
my hearts desire.”

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

elvira
Senior Member

since 1999-07-06

Posts 936
California

1 posted 1999-07-29 09:54 AM

lovely, an extremely enjoyable read (especially for a red-head such as myself

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If I had my mouth I would bite.
If I had my liberty I would do my liking.
In the mean time, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me. ~~~Shakespeare~~~

blueloon
Member

since 1999-07-07

Posts 161
NY

2 posted 1999-07-29 09:56 AM

I just simply wanted to know more! My curiosity has gotten the best of me....please write more.
blueloon

zipknee
Junior Member

since 1999-07-28

Posts 35
Oak Park, IL

3 posted 1999-07-29 09:57 AM

a simply delightful poem.

Delores Hall
Member

since 1999-07-16

Posts 342
USA

4 posted 1999-07-29 10:49 AM

A wonderful poem.Happy writing.

LngJhnAg
Member Elite

since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

5 posted 1999-07-29 10:54 AM

OK, ya lil tease... then what happened???

perhaps the dragon responded with?...

I'll give to you
All you desire.
Hotdogs roasting
On an open fire.
Or perhaps some ribs
On a spit.
Let's see the menu.
Hey! You're it!

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 1999-07-29 01:16 PM

Long John...I am sitting here laughing...

Elvira, Delores, and Zip knee.....thank you for your comments

And Blueloon.....I am seriously considering a sequel

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

Elizabeth

Moderator

Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

7 posted 1999-07-29 01:20 PM

Please do write a sequel! I can't wait to see what happens next. Unless of course, you and Long John had the same idea?

LngJhnAg
Member Elite

since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

8 posted 1999-07-29 01:36 PM

Hootessa (that's THE formal title of a m'Lady Hoot - honest! I looked it up!)

Thank you for your sense of humor - it is terrific to be in here, to be able to banter with other poets, and for them to realize that I am not tearing down their work. Your laughter means a lot to me, because it means that, whatever your day may be, you could stand back and smile because I lifted you above it for a moment.

I do enjoy your work.

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

9 posted 1999-07-29 08:38 PM

How much did that fat dragon weigh?
He tipped the scales yesterday!
He wouldn't hurt you - he's really tame
You remind him of a long-lost flame.

.

LngJhnAg
Member Elite

since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

10 posted 1999-07-30 08:05 AM

'Deer - lol - OK - it wasn't serious, but it was good.

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

11 posted 1999-07-30 10:47 AM

Long John, thank you, how sweet, and sometimes it does feel good to be able to laugh a bit. I thank you for your ccomments about my work...I enjoy yours also.

Balladeer....funny one, but I'm not sure how my sequel will go, I know one thing, the maiden does not become supper though...smiles

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

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