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Dragon’s Last Breath

The Creator made dragons
like everything in the universe ...
with a purpose. 
Oh, but the dragon was gifted
with a special purpose. 
Many were created to fulfill the mission
but only one now remains.

You see, humankind became too fearful
to live in peace with the dragons.
They were different, they were mysterious
and they were powerful.
Perhaps humans were afraid
because the dragon never used its power
as a negative force against other creatures.
This was a strength and a wisdom that mankind lacked.

So stories were invented
to deceive the people into believing
that the dragons were evil creatures
with the desire to kill, destroy
and to rule over humans.
Because of the hysteria that grew,
great hunters were commissioned,
many of them called “knights”,
to exterminate the dragon with all malice.
The rulers of kingdoms
gladly paid a handsome price for the slaughter.

The dragons could have fought back
and they would have easily won
but they had an oath against killing,
even for self-defense,
so they died bravely with dignity
and with tears in their eyes.
One by one they fell
throughout the land like rain
and kings drank their blood,
hoping to gain the dragon’s power
but none had the heart of a dragon
so all their lust was in vain.
Only one dragon escaped the massacre
and hid itself in a place
where human eyes could not see.

The dragon lived many years in solitude
waiting to fulfill its mission
and, finally, the day came.
In the moments of twilight,
the dragon began breathing fire
(that was actually a truth spoken of them).
But their breath is not foul like sulfer
as people were made to believe.
The dragon’s breath is sweet
as the fragrance of flowers and fruit.
The dragon was preparing to give birth,
which is a once-in-a-lifetime event for dragons
because, upon doing so, they die.
So in birth there is death
and in death there is birth.
This is the Way.

The dragon drew one last breath
and kissed the mouth of its newborn,
exhaling the fire into its lungs.
And with this final act of Love,
she closed her eyes forever.
Now, understand the mystery
of the dragon and its significance:
The earth kept turning,
 the sun kept rising,
the waters still flowed
and the wind remained.
Life, as we know it, continued,
the dragon’s mission accomplished.

And so it goes ... as long as one dragon still breathes.



by PoetOfLight

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Given By:[Deleted User]
Critique Date:05/11/2009

Critique:It was a mad story to read. Everyone in my family liked it.

Grade:Excellent


Given By: Katina
Critique Date:04/02/2009

Critique:Excellent writing Joseph! Thank you for the update on your new book, I think its fantastic! I had no idea you were a three time published book author. That tells you how out of the loop I have been in the writing realm. I have spent the majority of my time over the past two years working as the webmaster for One Stop Write Shop, it leaves little time for creativity, or (reading). I will be getting up with you soon to discuss a program at One Stop Write Shop called: Author2Author its basically for published authors, you help in the community by doing an interview in the member forum (a discussion type of panel) and we promote your new books free! I hope you can help the writers at OSWS, give them advice on how they can get their work up to publication standards, or for writers such as myself, who find making time to write a big challenge. Thanks again for sharing your work at OSWS. Best of luck to you!--Sincerely, Katina

Grade:Excellent


Given By: dragon
Critique Date:02/08/2009

Critique:this is a good childrens story i love stories about dragons i have not written any stories about dragons  but have done alot of poems about dragons

Grade:Excellent


Given By: Sgt B
Critique Date:01/30/2008

Critique:What a wonderfully told tale. I could see Jim Henson designing muppets for the film. (hmmmmmMMMmmm) Like a mixture of LOTR & Dark Crystal. I loved the "Human" touch you gave to these creatures & them showing emotion. Great job Loved it. ~Ron~

Grade:Excellent


 
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