In Days of the Dragon…

I was born

in the dragon’s year

woven with gossamer thread

released in halcyon skies

how I remember soaring

to cries of the harbinger…

Brooding o’er the dust

on sweet ripples in time

summering fires burnished

in golden efflorescence

kissing the waking fields

in my running wildness…

In days of dalliance

transposed I suppose

while the sea sang lullabies

her waveling wonders

melodious soft sighings

my breath did chant…

Dulcet, dulcet were the dreams

an ephemeral elixir

waking on minds of gold

the lissome, lilting dance

of labyrinthine opulence

enchanting our eyes …

I will be suppressed no more

rising on winged flames

for though I may be gentle

I am not tame

I am not tame

I am not tame…

Author's Note

Based on a true story... still... 0

Reviews

[Ardra]

You where never meant to be tame :) always fly high Dragon dearest...to the skies...Which is your home....I always wish your wings would soar to find you freedom.... and always stay the way you are wild and free like the wind........

[Jamestown]

Fantastic write with vivid imagery
and a message many will relate with
" I am not tame "
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[An owl on the moon]

Jamestown, it's so good to have you back here! Blessings to you!

[marcus]

Another beautiful, vivid piece of writing!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, marcus!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I just read this morning an article about how it is possible to pass memories in the nervous system through generations. It was tested on mice of course, but well ...your words made me think of it.:) Of course I will read it a dozen more time before I leave this peaceful wonderland, after my tea and cookies have made me feel giddy as usual. lol My son was born in the year of the dragon...I named him after a highlander...thought it was appropriate :) love your work as always.

[An owl on the moon]

Loving your words and your heart, dear Queenie... always. There are some places in us... and yes thoughts and memories that can be frightening to share... places that are best kept secrets... and then there are places where we lay out tea and cookies and invite dear friends to come... Thank you for letting me feel at ease with either... :)

[Marie]

Of course. I understand now. Magnificent poetry is your birthright from the dragon...

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for seeing through my words, Marie... :)

[~]

Me too, me too -- the dragon years make nothing but celestial beings, wild and untamed that festoon our lives with their presence.
A powerful and gorgeous write..

[An owl on the moon]

So comforting... and beautifully strange... that when I read your comments it's as if you know... you really know. So deeply appreciated. :)

[Celestial Witch Child]

Breathtaking. This is an amazing piece.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for reading my soul...