The Chinese Dragon

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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Nestling in an ancient grove
protected by nature's own...
the winged one watched as
the oriental sunset drifted
over the valley far below,

her eyes were bright as the
pools of glistening...jewelled
water...past times reflected in
her eternal memories, warming
the spirit that she holds close...

high over the misty mountains
her companion flies and soars,
a tasty fine piece of meat...for
soon his family will be complete,

soon a hatchling to appear
a baby dragon cries a tear,
for the Chinese new year
that her people hold dear.

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Oh this is lovely, Jenny...and I'd no idea it was the Chinese New Year, so I'm really pleased you posted this. Love the bit about the 'baby dragon, by the way, but my favourite stanza, this:- "her eyes were bright as the pools of glistening...jewelled water...past times reflected in her eternal memories, warming the spirit that she holds close..." Much enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Tina, thankyou so much for your kind comment, I think the lines you choose are my favourite too. I had so much fun writing this one and thought that it would be appropriate on this day. I'm really pleased you liked it and thankyou so much for letting me know. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
A wonderfully magical poem Jenny- You reminded me of the Chinese New Year. My nephew is in China enjoying the New Year. ;)Pia

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, I love that you find this poem magical, I love magical. Bet your nephew is having a magical time too. It must be like Christmas over there. Thankyou for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed reading. Thanks again for letting me know. Jenny.

 

Submitted by scratch on
There's nothing wrong with that at all Jenny. It's lovely and I really like the Chinese slant. Big smile from me.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Good morning scratch, thankyou for reading this poem, it means a lot to me. Glad you enjoyed, and letting me know, has made my day. Thankyou. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A lovely reminder of this poem that I wrote all those years ago. I'd quite forgotton about the Chinese New Year, so it was kind of you to remind me.

I just love dragons, but haven't collected any in years. I still have my black and pink dragon though, you put josh sticks or incense inside him and he breathes the smoke which comes out of his nostrils.

Thank you so much for letting me know you liked and may the Chinese New Year send you many blessings Jacques.

Jenny.