Suicide By Dragon Poem by Barry Middleton

when dragons raise their heads
inside a fearful dream
breathing fire into my brain
I plan a safe escape

I will not run or hide
or beg forgiveness from a demon
no sword or shield protects me
I raise my pen in vain conceit

but this is all I have
to curse the angry men and gods
who seem to rule our destiny
who show no mercy to humanity

to banish evil from this world
I'd gladly give my life
but dragons laugh at bargaining
and burn another village

so I stand fast before the beast
it seeks from me humility
demanding my surrender
but it can never kill my soul