when dragons raise their heads
inside a fearful dream
breathing fire into my brain
I plan a safe escape
I will not run or hide
or beg forgiveness from a demon
no sword or shield protects me
I raise my pen in vain conceit
but this is all I have
to curse the angry men and gods
who seem to rule our destiny
who show no mercy to humanity
to banish evil from this world
I'd gladly give my life
but dragons laugh at bargaining
and burn another village
so I stand fast before the beast
it seeks from me humility
demanding my surrender
but it can never kill my soul
Yes those Dragons demand surrender and often we are not strong enough to resist it. This struggle goes on and on. Your poem reminds me of my poem I wrote ' This Dark Half Of Mine'. Thanks for sharing. It is a reminder to keep our vigilant.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Pen's audacity is never intimidated by beast's demands! Great, Barry.