A monstrous dragon
Swoops into view,
Pumping his massive wings
And creating a cool breeze
In the still night.
He swerves like a snake
Through the shimmering stars
Casting a vast shadow
On the ground below.
He heads toward the village
Hungry for flesh,
Growling like thunder,
Baring his gleaming white teeth
To show why he is feared.
I wonder
As he disappears,
Into the distance,
Is he lonely?
Is he misunderstood?
Could he really, truly
Be a friend?