I have watched you 
As years have passed 
Grow distant 

I have seen you 
Become self absorbed 
and afraid 

I have felt you 
Age beyond your years 
While you hide 

Always worrying 
Rarely smiling 
Brooding 

Had you become 
A young mind 
In an old body? 

Perhaps, 
An old mind 
In a young body? 

No matter 
Now 
You know 

The Dragon 
Has passed you by 
You are free!! 

Come down 
From your refuge 
Old friend 

And Live 
 

Cheryl 
September 2000 
 

Slaying The Dragon Poetry