Wednesday 15 July 2009

dragon rider

bluish scales turned green
black claws dug deep in sand
long spiny tail rattled
as it dragged after him
dragon was miffed at the dwarf
who clung to his back
tickling him like a caterpillar
a tiny drip of a creature
mightier than him
he flew high, he flew low
dwarf clung tight like a tick
dislodge him, the dragon couldn't.

"sulk all you can, till eternity
I have you in hypnotic hold-
it being ordained that I ride you"

28 comments:

  1. wicked good. Just a wonderful ride.

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  2. My mind is going crazy thinking about the symbolism here!

    Such a vivid image!

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  3. Rich and full of a kaleidescope of images!

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  4. That was great fun. i can picture it, too.

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  5. Here's a delightful 'tail' you can ride. Wonderful story Gautami. I enjoyed this imaginative tale very much. Have a great day.

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  6. Lol, fun. And it creates a wonderful visual picture.

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  7. wonderful tale, I can easily visualize these two creatures together and how miff the dragon must be

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  8. Wow - how terrific this one is!

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  9. Great metaphor for the psychological baggage we all carry around.

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  10. Imaginative indeed! It is really lovely :)

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  11. Ride of a lifetime for the dwarf and dragon!
    Loved it!

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  12. Branching out into fantasy! Fun!

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  13. A good play with the words..and imagination

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  14. This was great! I could actually see it in my mind.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  15. another well written take! imaginative and easy to picturise too! :)

    liked it a lot! :)

    Leo

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  16. Dragon and the Dwarf.
    Wonderful contrast

    ~Harsha

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  17. I like! You're as clever as the last time I read one of your 3WW posts! Thanks for dropping by.

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  18. That's brilliant. I love fantasy, and this was terrific.

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  19. I loved this one too. Great fantasy poem. I love the dwarf's last words.

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  20. I like this! Very good work.

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  21. Got reminded of Saphira and Eragon !!

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  22. size is nothing after all... talk abt that crazy itch on the back that one can't reach..

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  23. ride me all ya wanna....I dont sulk......hehehehe

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