Sunday, February 21, 2021

The Defence


Small they may be and

terrified of the grotesque apparition

hovering above them

but their courage cannot be questioned.

The monster's heated exhalations

flames spewing horrendously

all threats to the very existence of

other creatures less powerful

but theirs is the spirit of unconquered

heroism and they are prepared

to surrender their lives

for the greater purpose of

saving ours. And so eyes on the heavens

daring the fire-breathing dragon

to descend and confront them directly

where sharp teeth and claws

await attack. Two little

poodles, panicked but fearless

wait to confront the majestic

hot-air balloon that has no intention

whatever of interrupting its

serene passage in the clear blue

ocean of a winter day.



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