the tale none would tell

the tale none would tell

By A. Roy

In the age of dragons that men could slay        

There lived one in a land far away, 

Destined to forever stand mighty and tall,

Watching over a cavern filled with riches

Obtained by none, though coveted by all. 

With protection of the gold being a duty 

the poor beast was taught to be life’s beauty, 

Chained by purpose though yearning for the skies, 

Days passed and he never understood why 

Dancing to Destiny’s tune wasn’t worth the price.  

And then once, much to that dragon’s ire,  

Word of the hidden wealth spread like wildfire; 

No matter the aim, be it treasure or fame, 

The cave appealed to all, leading them straight 

To the watchman they couldn’t tame. 

After tons of trials, defeated and tired; 

The neighbouring princes together conspired 

To ensure for eternity, the dragon shut his eyes 

And it worked as you can see, since he died 

While they dubbed him evil; of course, all lies.  

People knew not the name; just his fury,       

Singing solely about the princes’ glory,            

Fully forgetting the caged guard that fell;

 And thus, the dragon’s life became 

Just another tale no one would tell.