“It’s been a grueling road
Nurturing precious load
Of a youngling half drake
Growing wings to partake
I could fly only so high into
Azure-deep beckoning skies
Held earthbound for kit
Who learned how to flit
First in smallest circles –
Now loop de loop tricks
Looking back now years fleeting
Our valiant hearts kept beating
Among foes while protecting
Our dreams feeling neglected
Of wide open viridescent lands
Giving grace to gentler humans
Whereupon once we found
Praised as hallowed ground.”
