"´Dragon´ (poem)" by Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs

Very nice! I like the way you finished the ending!

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "*smiles* why, thankyou!"

Hey ^_^ Very very cool! Beautiful imagery, nice structure, this is mana for the imagination. Many things are left unsaid, and that helps add an air of mystery to this proud, yet sad tale. Now I am in awe of you! *grins*

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "oh goodness. in awe, you say? surely i'm not that awe-ful? Thankyou for the complement, i meant to allude to things rather than say them outright.. i'm glad you think it came out well."

Very good poem, it stired up lot of emotion, that was really deep. It taught that things are not what they appear to be.

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "Thanks for the comment. Yep, things are never what they appear to be. Or one could say things always appear differently to everyone."

... (appreciative silence) Wow, I started crying, that was so good. Not like bawling, but definite eye-water. And very shivery. *shivers* Very good poem.

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "wow, I'm honoured that any of my poetry would invoke such feelings in the readers.. but really, that is what I love to hear about my poetry! Thank you for your comment!"

That's really a very neat poem. I, too, write some dragon poetry. mine's not this good though. Keep it up. it's very nice.

*does comment dance* if everyone jumped off a cliff i would too..*grins* I give you an A++ for rhyming without making it seem like you were putting in words just to make it rhyme, *re-reads what she wrote* and if you can figure out that compliment then give yourself a pat on the back *pat*

I loved that poem. It is better than a lot that I have read. I too love to write poems about Myths.

Oh no!!!! I just read the last page. I haven't used much off the internet and didn't think about things being copyrighted. I apologize. I won't use your material anymore without asking permission. Zenobia

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "Please don't worry about it! the copyright - in my opinion - applies to using a poem and calling it your own, and taking credit for it. If ever you want to use this poem again, or any of my work, for this kind of use, feel welcome to. I'm just honoured that it could be used so cleverly in a lesson like that. No apolagies necessary, but I do appreciate you asking me."

-suppose I should have asked first, but I used
"Dragon" in a lesson today. We used a thinking skills program, from Alabama, TALENTS Unlimited.
After putting some of the words on the board for vocabulary - loft'ly, plight - I told them that the poem was about an animal and they were to try and figure out what it was. They needed to listen to the words and try to imagine the beast.
I read it slowly and deliberately stressing wings, leathery hide, and breath of fire. Of course, most of them guessed it.
Then I read the last verse and asked "Do you believe? What if you had a dragon of your very own? What could you use him for? Give me many, varied unusual uses for a dragon." They listed everything from roasting marshmallows to saying he ate their homework.
It was a great lesson. Thought you would enjoy hearing about it. By the way, was it okay for me to use it?

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "Oh, goodness yes! That is a wonderful lesson, Thank you so much for sharing it with me, and how you used my poem! I really am honoured to have had my poetry put to such wonderful use. Its me who should be thanking you!!!"

I am so sorry about using your poem without first getting permission. I haven't used the internet much and apparently don't know the manners yet. My students really love your poem but I have now shown them where to find it on the internet.
Thanks for your great poem.
Zenobia

Frances Sylverwolffe Gibbs replies: "You are more than welcome! Have a happy new year!"