The Dragon's Storm

The lightening flashed and we saw the head
  of a dragon in the cloud.
It seemed he took a deep, long breath
  and we heard him monstrously loud.
The lightening flashed again, alas,
  we thought he’d gone away;
But I heard him roar and I felt reassured
  he hadn’t had his say.
The wind grew still and the air felt sharp;
  ’Twas only a matter of time
’Til he let loose with all his might
  his fury on all mankind.

        What deed was done to unleash his wrath,
            so Chaos could reign unchecked?
        What lesson was he teaching man
            that he’d leave this world so wrecked?
        Has man grown so wrapped within himself
            that he no longer considers his friends?
        Is it that man has a selfish heart
            that has driven the dragon these ends?
        Man lacks the strength to control the dragons
            and must wait ’til they appease their lust;
        But if he displays compassion and wisdom,
            the dragons will be fair and just.

At last the lightening grew dim and weak
    and the storm began to subside.
Those around me breathed a sigh of relief
    for they thought the dragon had died.

Not so, dear friends, for the dragon lives
    in the fire and the wind and the rain.
It will be only a matter of time
    ’til he chooses to visit again.
Let joy and peace grow in your hearts
    for that will avert his wrath;
Real strength lies in the love of man
    as he searches his life’s path.

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