The Dragon’s Dog
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(06-17-2024, 11:50 AM)crow Wrote:  The Dragon’s Dog

The dragon’s dog was beautiful,
he wanted her to know.
He took her to the festival
to win her “Best in Show.”

Some said oooo, and some said ahhhh
before they screamed and fled.
Some fell on their knees and prayed
to stay the dragon’s dread.

One judge just sat petrified
and raised a perfect ten.
The dragon smiled satisfied,
and razed their fucking tent.
Other critics have already given most of the advice I could.  To @Wjames' suggestion of a steady, common meter I'd append that, since it's a light work, don't hesitate to add pretentious little tidbits to make up the numbers.  For example,

Some fell upon their knees and prayed

One judge sat nearly petrified

The dragon smiled, quite satisfied

As for that one two-syllable word, in a spirit of mercy toward those tempted to read this one to the kiddies, how about "bloomin' tent?"
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Messages In This Thread
The Dragon’s Dog - by crow - 06-17-2024, 11:50 AM
RE: The Dragon’s Dog - by Knot - 06-17-2024, 11:45 PM
RE: The Dragon’s Dog - by Wjames - 06-18-2024, 12:10 PM
RE: The Dragon’s Dog - by dukealien - 06-20-2024, 10:24 AM
RE: The Dragon’s Dog - by crow - 06-24-2024, 05:32 PM
RE: The Dragon’s Dog - by crow - 06-27-2024, 05:42 PM



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