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The Dragon

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Roar, o child of wind and fire
Spread thy wings, soar ever higher
Thine enemy clasped within death's jaws
By sulfrous breath, sharp fangs and claws

A hide of gem-bright gleaming scales
Wings unfold like living sails
All heed to the mighty dragon's call
Before thy might, the world doth fall

Eyes filled with terror, they flee thy wrath
And e're to follow fear's dark path
A thousand years, mere blink of thine eye
Kings rise and fall as time flies by

Destroyer of empires past
Against you, no power is vast
Harbinger of death and raging war
Almighty, worshipped and abhorred

Yet slowly, thine strength begins to wane
Like blazing fire 'neath the rain
Alone, you lie within treasures won
Thy heart as dark as deadened sun

Shall they forget you, forsake their fear?
Leave you to die, abandoned here?
Cursed one, to fade from all memories
Vanished, thy pain to never ease

A world renewed, exchanged for the lost
Yet none alive know of the cost
They shall never hear the dragon's roar
Erased by time forevermore
Dragon week submission, stemmed from boredom and theoretical contemplation. Myths are often disregarded or forgotten, just as the ancient world's secrets are lost.
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MichaelJFan77's avatar
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Vision
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star: Impact

First of all, I must say, the words that you have chosen are very well selected! They rhyme perfectly, and the poem is very detailed and long. The way you described the dragon was well done, and you added a power to this poem, which I can see, you wanted to happen. You can tell how powerful the dragon is through this poem, and I like that. Well done!

The impact is great, and the technique is very great, as well. This poem is also original, and the vision is well done, too, so I think you did a great job!