The dragon in me
The dragon in me stands at the door guarding what's inside
Fire breathes from a healing heart locked away deep inside
Footsteps sound along the floor, pacing with every regard
The castle stands cold and silent in the coming wind
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The dragon in me passes from window to window
Remembering the way at times the world had a glow
So bright the sky beyond the horizon lit with its light
Before the princess was taken by the hero knight
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The dragon in me relives the despair of every battle fought
Searching for the reason why the love, protected was lost
Why her caring eyes never looked back from the knight's horse
Water moves deep and dark in the moat's course
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The dragon in me guards the love of another princess
A Sentry standing watch in stone rooms and hidden recesses
From high towers along castle walls, with eyes that search
The road outside the castle gates, for another hero knight's approach
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She picks up her heavy sword before her eyes look at the dragon in me
The weight of her hand rests on my chest before she says, I need to believe
She whispers a kiss that tells me, I am not her protector, she is mine
The drawbridge lowers along chains, in front of us, her hand inside mine
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A Top story never better earned. Your writing is divine. I love the palace princess references. Genius. Congrats,
This is gorgeous, Will! The story and imagery, the last stanza...so incredibly moving. Many layers to be interpreted here. Absolutely brilliant work!
Congratulations on the top story!
Will this was surreal! Just a breath taking piece by you!! The way you so poignantly told this story and the twist at the end was simply inspiring! I love this so much!! Great work and congrats on Top Story!
Absolutely incredible! The strength in your words and your ability to play beyond the imaginations facade is what makes this poem brilliant. Congratulations on TS!
Fanfabulous! It was dreamy, tender and bold. Loved it!
This is SO good! Finally finding that one princess that sees and protects the dragon! Well done! Congratulations!
Excellent effort! Keep up the superb work—congrats!s
Love this cute poem. Really brings out the imagery.
I love the fairytale image that this poem presents ❤️
It was small, yet left me wanting more! I could not help, but hope for another part!
wow wow
Awesome poem! Congrats on Top Story!
Epic!
Another Great Top Story from you, will. The ending was awesome. Congrats!!!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Amazing. Congrats on top story!
One princess gone Replaced by another The one that drew near Now is Your lover The one princess gone Left nought a look behind Surely she a treasure she'll never find The knight on his horse May have battled for nought For princesses choose their knights Before wars are ever fought Though free with Your wings To Your castle You're bound Yet a princess, a knight In love, You she found She dropped her armor As You did Your scales She dropped her blade As You did Your flame Hiding behind armor To protect You from life Shields You from love More so than strife
Yahhhh! Top Story 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳Congratulations Willl!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤩
Awesome!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️
This is beautiful! Congrats on top story!
Congratulations!!
Oh how beautiful!! I really liked the storytelling in this. ❤️❤️❤️Congratulations on the Top Story!!
Beautiful piece. Congrats on the TS
What a beautiful poem, although I have to agree with L.C., for a moment, I thought that she was going to kill the poor dragon! I'm glad that you went the other way with it. It made for a bittersweet poem about love lost and then found again. Well done, and congrats on the Top Story!