Dragon Child

Mara Lynn Barbee

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Dragon child, learn to fly,
And join your brethren, soaring high.
Experience gliding, diving and turning,
The joys of flight you'll soon be learning.

Little young one, recent born,
Come rejoice this summer morn.
Experience the simple fun
Of playing 'neath the nice warm sun.

Tiny hatchling, free of shell,
Soon you'll learn to flame so well.
Defend yourself from foolish men
Who may invade a dragon's den.

You who see life with young eyes
Will someday be considered wise.
You are learning all the while,
So think on this, and stop, and smile.

Dragon child, look forward to
The glorious future in store for you.
Some day you'll be a parent who
Is as proud of their child as we are of you.

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