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Dragon Dream – for Prompt 40 Sheer Wonder

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Helen

  Adrift in city streets at night No cars in sight I’m calling to a distant light These stars indeed might fall for me They might A single child lost in despair With no-one there As susseration splits the air … Continue reading →

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Dragon Song

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Helen

I hear the softest melody Above my bed head canopy Its lyrics will encompass me And from its call I’m never free I heard it when I was a child The call of hunger and the wild And you may … Continue reading →

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Tigers Rule The World – for Prompt 15 Childhood Dreams

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Helen

The lawn of our backyard Was the expanse of Africa The white suburban fencing Could not quell the conqueror A tiny mouth could roar With operatic intensity As I surveyed my kingdom Such was my propensity I spoke with angels, … Continue reading →

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Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Dragon

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Helen

Opium? You chase the dragon Into sleep Seek his wings Flaring with fire That he breathes Chemical? No! Try spiritual! Make you yearn Once to fly With real dragon wings Into morn. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Dragon Loyalty Award

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Helen

http://jrosenberry1.wordpress.com nominated me for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award!! Given my fairly obvious love of dragons this was especially touching, and also coming from such a great writer and fellow blogger. I highly recommended that you visit her blog – her … Continue reading →

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My Dragon

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Helen

My dragon sleeps An eon in the deep Oceans traversed secrets to keep My dragon flies Arching across skies Clutching in claws wisdom and lies My dragon’s fire Seeks to inspire souls to awaken, dream and aspire My dragon’s words … Continue reading →

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Winged Creatures (2)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Helen

Sweet owl bring to us Minerva’s wisdom and word from the depth of night Butterly so bright Colours of the souls rainbow Promise of cocoon Raven travel miles cross Styx with the ferryman leading souls to home Eagle’s great wing … Continue reading →

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