Deep Into The Dragon's Eyes Poem by David Whalen

Look deep into the dragon's eyes
Fear not the sulphrous breath
Tis he who within… courage lies
Who needs have no fear of death

The essence of the dragon dwells
In things mundane and rare
in raiment rich, and plain as well
Not seen...but always there

It's adversity, perversity in life
Most things we'd prefer not face
It's unpleasant, things, papery wings
Things of discomfort and ill grace

Tis best to face, the dreaded test
To beard the dragon where it lies
Defeat the beast, inside it's nest
Look deep into the dragon's eyes