The Maiden And The Dragon Poem by Steve Howard

He did alight, from a lofty height,
near the maiden on the strand.
Surprised to see, her standing free,
unfettered foot or hand.
"Oh tell me tender maiden,
for i would truly love to know,
why you have come so bravely,
to where others fear to go.".
"Oh pretty, pretty dragon.
long have I loved you from afar.
By day you seem the burning sun,
by night a shooting star.".
"I have come to pledge my love to you, ",
said the maiden with a sigh,
"and I hope to go back with you,
to your lair up in the sky. ".
"Oh silly, silly maiden,
you have made a silly plan.
You should never love a dragon,
you should love a silly man.
Yet I shall take you with me.
But from within, not from without.
And I admire a frisky supper,
so feel free to hop about.".