Dragon's Keep

[soulfir3]

Wind curled along mountain-side,
drawing breath of dawn from darkest wings
Curdling sunlights kiss, crimson red
lighting the corners, where hid darkling's things
Eyes grittingly opened, teeth shone yellowly grimed
tongue forked, tasted air and slowly,
Dragon open maw wide and sighed ~

Wind teased the living, bringing mortals from their homes
footprints eased upon the dirt,
Dragging along behind, their sacks of the inanimate
hearts thump.. slow and precise
Dragon sinks into the shadows and
with practised patience, awaits ~

Wind chilled the skin, goosebumps arising
arms wrapped against shoulders
Huddled against bank of stone,
seeking warmth from earth,
Ears listen, but deafened with fear
tongue moistens lips, but no words too speak ~

Dragon arises, strong and proud
enlongated body, embraces moon's own light
And with swift, silent wings
mere mortals, once braved and strong
Are with ease, devoured and swallowed

[rrw]

I like the sharp, fractured style of this one.. like a dream or nightmare. A wonderful description and tale... dragons and men... always at odds with each other.

[soulfir3]

Many thanks rrw, this is one of my earlier pieces. Im still unsettled about the format, myself, but if you have enjoyed it, than I am grateful for the compliments.

Soul

[rrw]

I think the format and structure works fine. Is there something you see that doesn't feel right?

[dawness]

bile--wrenching, soul.... more, more!

[soulfir3]

many thanks dawness