Dragons

According to Mr. Webster, a Dragon is a fabulous animal represented as a large-winged, scaly serpent with a crested head and huge claws.

In reality, where did the conception of this great beast come from? Perhaps it's origin is our imagination and dreams. When did it come alive? Perhaps life happened when mankind's first nightmare breathed life into it. Some people say this magnificent creature is unreal and, of course, you have those who say it lives. I believe the latter . . . do you?

In actuality, the creature is of a tremendous size and immense intelligence. As with all living things, there are different ages, sizes, types, and shapes. It is said that dragons of evil nature are such colors as white, black, green, blue, or red, whereas the good and kind dragons are said to be metallic colors such as brass, bronze, silver, gold, or platinum. To be truthful, the color of the creature's scales have nothing to do with its nature, but rather its breath weapon, strength and intelligence. In truth, dragons are neither good nor evil, but what their environment makes them . . . just as it is with mankind. Dragons have been christened with such elite titles as Guardian of Law, Champion of Justice, Defender of Mercy, Protector of Purity, and Patron of Virtue. Throughout history, they've befriended the helpless and weak, ridding the world of those who are merciless and unjust. Although not destructive by nature, all dragons have been known on occasion in their zeal for valor, even if by accident, to obliterate their enemies while carrying out one of their elite titles.

The question is, will we ever see one? Sadly, the answer of present day is no because our reality is too hard, cold and industrious. Our world lacks the imagination and creativity the great dragons from ancient realms need to survive for extended periods of time. However, if we close our eyes and dream, we can travel to the medieval age of the mighty knights and the magnificent world of Camelot where perhaps then, the answer will be yes. As it is, the majestic dragons, although silent and patient, still dwell within the caves of our dreams, waiting to be called forth to carry out their exalted titles.

O Lord, who made the dragon, and the dragon's open sky, And gave to me a dragon's soul; a dragon's urge to fly-- Let me dance within your cloudscapes far beyond Earth's chain, Let me rejoice in my grandeur, let me not grow vain! Let me vindicate my honor with my fang and claw, Let my raging heart show mercy, let that show no flaw! Let me have the joy of all the shining gold I've stored, Let no pauper-dragon go forth starving from my hoard. And, Lord, should the need arise and I be called to fight, Dragon-Maker, make me victor, and, God--help that knight! Dragons and Dreams go hand in hand Share your Dreams with a Dragon if you can Dragons will add Magic and other Wonderful Delights Dragons will believe in your Dreams with all their might So share your Dreams with a Dragon start with one or two and all of your Dreams are bound to come true.

All of us love Dragons. Not only because they represent something which we believe is missing in ourselves, such as nobility or honor, but because they are part of the "old world". Where anything was possible. Some people say that Dragons never lived or have died out of this world. I say they haven't. We just need to rethink ourselves and get back our innocence to see them again. Not our "purity" as man thinks of it but innocence. How long has it been since you took time out of your very busy life and just sat? Watched the sun come up or go down, watched the stars shine in the velvet darkness, or even just watched the birds? When you can do those things and recapture your joy in simple things than maybe just maybe we will see the dragons again. They are there... living just out of sight with all of the other beauties of ages past like the Faeries, Gnomes, Sprites, Sylpths, Unicorns and Griffons. Please try sometime. I think that they are just waiting for us to believe again. I know we live in a world that is hard to exist in. One of poverty, disease and war.. but beauty is only a belief away. We can make the changes that our world needs...if we only try.