Upon a time
somewhere near Wales
there dwelt Capricious Dragon.
He spent his days
seeking knights
to scare, or pull a gag on.
.
Outside the town
in forest groves
he’d stand in arching lurking.
Knights would ride
beneath his hide
not knowing
of his smirking.
.
Out he’d jump
to dance a jig
in front of men of valour!
His great delight
to cause them fright
and take on shades of pallor.
.
He’d hide behind
a great big rock…
await the unsuspecting.
Crouch and wiggle.
Sproing and giggle!
It took years perfecting.
.
He’d never tire
of his games.
He’d even raid the castles.
He’d raise Hades
with Faire Ladies,
and scare away the vassals.
.
No moral here
to be discerned,
though you remain suspicious,
because you will not ever know
when you might meet Capricious.
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Leslie, a talented illustrator with a good eye for a yarn blogs HERE
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1 comment:
I found this delightful! An adult faerie tale with a fabulous cadence.
Delicious!
Angelique
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