Serpent-like monsters,
grotesque teeth and claws,
wide wondrous wings
and frightening jaws.
Scaly or feathery,
bellowing fire,
this dragon’s our fear
to hire or retire.
Most humans will have
innate fear of snakes.
Don’t want to be bitten
or eaten like cakes.
Nor to be gouged
or burnt into flakes.
And flying or falling
can give us the shakes!
This dragon of terror
can come to our aid.
By facing our fears,
our future is made.
And like many fears,
once overcome,
our dragon could end-up
being our chum.
Lovely, Celia – and thought-provoking. You always give us a multi-layered message and I’m sure you have a hugely appreciative young audience.
Hi Celia, great poem and very true. Cheers, Toni