Slaying the Dragon

As I awoke from the evening's fine slumber,

Brimming with confidence - a man possessed,

Curious was I to see what would await me

Down in the depths where I'd be put to the test.

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Eager for battle, I picked up my saber.

Facing down fears that flooded my dreams.

Glancing at the door, knowing the time was at hand,

Heading out, I witnessed the Daylight’s first beams.

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Inspired by thoughts of how I'd be remembered,

Joyfully, I rode out in search of my fate.

Killing the beast that now dwelled in a cave dark.

Letting my people be released from her weight.

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Miles and miles, I traveled that fine morn.

Nearer and nearer I drew to her lair.

O’er mountain and stream wide I crossed in my journey,

Praying of my arrival, she'd be unaware.

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Questing for glory, the cavern I entered

Raising her snout from the treasure of her bed,

She drew up to full height,

To her full expression.

Unleashing my sword’s light, I severed her head.

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Viceroys and nobles, peasants and kings forth

When you hear tales of our

Xanadu fair,

You will know I was who brought forth to full light the

Zenith of Man of which you are now heir.