The dragon rises
Broken winged
And tattered
The mirrored scales
Tarnished
Dull are her
Jeweled eyes,
The dragon rises
Flame spent
And guttered
The proud crest
Ragged
Mute is her
Dulcet voice,
The dragon rises
Proud hearted
And undaunted
Her unconquered spirit
Free
Untamed is her
Wild soul,
The dragon rises.
© 2019 Maggie Grimes
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