Snakes and Dragons

 In shadows deep, the serpent glides,

With scales that shimmer, where mystery hides.

Claws like daggers, wings spread wide,

A fire-breathing dragon, with pride as its guide.

It coils in silence, the night is its game,

Fangs gleam bright, as it dances with flame.

Slither through dreams, a creature of might,

In tales of old, it brings both fear and light.

In shadows cast by mountains high,

Where legends weave and echoes sigh,

A tale unfolds of fire and stone,

Of dragon's might and a maiden's throne.

Upon the peak where the cold winds moan,

A castle stood, ancient, alone,

Its towers kissed by the morning light,

Guarded well by shadows of night.

From deep within the cavern's heart,

A serpent fierce, a work of art,

With scales of emerald, glinting bright,

And wings that stretched to embrace the night.

It coiled and slithered, a graceful dance,

With every puff, a fiery glance,

Its fangs like daggers, sharp and true,

Breathing flames that the winds once knew.

The maiden fair with courage bold,

Disguised in armor, shining gold,

Sought not just treasure, but a bond,

For in her heart, a love grew fond.

The knight, through trials, fought his way,

With honor fierce, come what may,

Through thorns and darkness, he did strive,

To prove his love, to stay alive.

As they met near the dragon's lair,

A standoff tense hung in the air,

But the maiden's voice, soft as a breeze,

Called out to the beast with heartfelt ease.

"Great dragon, guardian of the stone,

I seek not battle; I seek to atone,

For in my dreams, I see your plight,

Bound by shadows, longing for light. "

The dragon paused, its fire dimmed,

A flicker of understanding brimmed,

For even monsters bear a heart,

And feel the solitude that sets them apart.

With a mighty flap of its grand wings,

It lowered itself, and softly sings,

Of years of silence, of battles fought,

In a world where love was rarely sought.

And so, a pact was forged that day,

Between the knight and the dragon's sway,

Together they stood, side by side,

In the face of danger, their fears denied.

In the valleys deep and the mountains tall,

The maiden's laughter rang, a joyous call,

For the fire-breathing beast, once feared and wild,

Was now a protector, a spirit reconciled.

Bound by scales and the strength of will,

With claws that could crush, yet hearts that could thrill,

They flew through skies of azure blue,

A knight, a maiden, and a dragon so true.

Now stories are told of their daring flight,

Of love that soared into the night,

In a land where the mountain kisses the sea,

A tale of courage and unity.

For even the fiercest can learn to embrace,

The warmth of friendship, the gift of grace,

As legends linger, forever they'll stay,

In the hearts of those who dare to play.