The 'Dragon Slayer' (Short Story) (C) 7-9-2012 Poem by Zahir Kijani

It was a peculiar day when this warrior Princess stormed through the door
Takin down all the defense a wealthy man could afford
She yelled, "Do you know what the wrath is like from a woman that's scorned?
Because everyone that has faced curses the day they were born
My name is Sirrah from East region my Lord
And through my days of nobility I found myself bored
So I recently began facing Dragons takin them down with one of two swords
And a woman brought up two dragon owners leisurely propositioning one
But the other she warned, "Has been raised by a dark man demeanor that of a beast
Feared by the noblest of men and on his own his monster would feast
Only the strongest in mind can battle a man of his strength
He's known for broadcasting his Dragon's mighty prowess and length! "
Of course that sounded like quite the challenge but in the question of yours
She claimed there's nothing ferocious about his Dragon it's probably restin with boars
The word around the kingdom is silent meanin there's not really much worry
He's a silent tyrant she joked but for the other one you must hurry

So takin the advice from the woman I traveled to Retsgnag's palace
And announced upon his Dragon I'd like to put an end to his malice
The King said, "Oh really dear you couldn't handle this creature
You're such an itty bitty girl I'm positive this monster will eat ya."
But I couldn't care less I wanna see what's the talk of the town
He enticed me with his words and proceeded starin me down
"If you want it", he said "you got it just give me bout five
And he'll be ready to strike, and maybe I'll give him the command to let you survive."
So five minutes past and he lowered the bars on his dungeon
Made outta the finest silver and gold and a sea of diamonds to plunge in
And when I made it past the elaborate doors odorous aura and all
I was introduced to the soul of a lizard that was shockingly small
That's the mighty Dragon I chuckled watching humiliation encompass his face
"He is strong, " he stuttered, "just attack and you'll see he isn't a waste! "
Three minutes into our ever so epic battle I walked out
That wasn't hard in the least bit and Retsgnag kept me locked out
I was so disappointed I figured yours really couldn't be much worse
I need the pleasure in takin one down so I know in some ways yours must work

I looked her in the eye and reassured her it might not be ideal
To take on a menacing Dragon when with a sword you amateurishly wield
Only the experienced should find pleasure in huntin for gain
She said you'll say that only until it is your Dragon I've slain
So without further ado I lead her into the quarters that was kept out of the scene
She concealed her surprise when she noticed this district was clean
"Surely a brutal and harsh Dragon couldn't live in this condition."
So I showed her the way inside and granted her full admission.
There lied a reptile rudely awakened by laughter
She snorted, "First Rets wrinkly weakling and this is what surfaces after
I smiled lockin her inside of the cave as this time she planned to do it for fun
"As unimpressive as it is this'll just suffice as the one."
She taunted him circling around teasing him from the start
Jumping forward smacking his head then jump back which wasn't smart
Enough was enough he finally figured out the weapons she used
So finally he stood which is when the battle ensued

She jumped forward but this time he smacked her halfway across the dungeon
Realizing this battle was on face first Sirrah lunged in
They went at it the Dragon making a move without Sirrah knowin
But with her magical pixie dust the warrior kept blowin
Her strength and stamina decreasing deeply and her pace was slowin
Finally she realized this whole time this Dragon's been growin
Now at maximum strength he drew ever nearer
To the princess and proceeded to harass Sirrah
What have I done I don't think I can take much more of this
What kind of sport is this can I abort missions
Instead of bein exported to mortician
Nope! This is what you wanted and now you got it
My dragon is thorough so he'll leave no pieces around to rotten
Finish her off I yelled and he made his way to obey my command
But as soon as he jumped on top he was greeted by a hand
He didn't understand, what is this feelin takin over
It was time to rip her apart and upon her body expose her
He had bolstered from her decrease in strength and stolen her weapons
He started second guessin his methods into interperceptual wrecking when
He understood what he couldn't take away and sadly barely lives to tell it
She had a mouth refined with gold and a tongue made out of velvet
He couldn't defend against her soothing words
And it never occurred to him until afterwards
Thinking earlier he thought in his future he'd be reflectin on the woman he slew again
But unexpectedly his head sort of exploded once her terminology blew his brains