Teddy Dragon Bear

13 April 09

Once upon a time a long way away

The Prince married the Wizard's daughter

Within the Queen's garden they said their vows

Wonderful day in the land of Stohyer

Then came the black witch and let it be known

Her pale white skin sent shivers through the crowd

Her voice cackled making the guests tremble

Thy firstborns blood will make my skin shine proud

To the Wizard's cave they sought his advice

There his red haired daughter told of their plight

Then with dagger he cut each of their hair

Mingled hair in cauldron opened the sight

The clear water began to boil and churn

When it calmed down it was like a birds eye view

This sight was flying fast over the land

To the far corners of the land they flew

Then the sight did still, showing a great bear

The bear looked up at them giving a growl

Come ask me kindly as he showed loose claws

The King understood the bears words in growl

Then sight flew to show an old grand dragon

The dragon saw them and bellowed great flame

Come ask me kindly showing pile of scales

The Prince understood the words from the flame

Then the Queens garden to a strong old tree

The tree swayed and the wind rustled the leaves

Come ask me kindly showing huge walnut

The Queen understood rustling of the leaves

Leaving Wizard and daughter safe in cave

The king rode hard and fast to see the bear

The Prince climbed up high to meet the dragon

The Queen to her garden asked tree to share

Once returned they gave the gifts to Wizard

The bear gave claw of a great warrior

Dragon gave the scale of the first dragon

Placed in walnut shell to protect Stohyer

Wizard sealed the shell and gave to daughter

Keep warm and with you always my daughter

When you are with child it will crack open

Revealing a protector of Stohyer

The red haired Princess took care of the shell

The Princess kept it with her everywhere

Then one morning she awoke to cracking

With husband they watched a hatching to share

It cracked a little here and then more there

Revealing something they had never seen

A bearlike furry ball with a long tail

Stretching out little horns could now be seen

The eyes of the Prince and Princess went wide

Something beautiful and new was now there

Looking up at them with green dragon eyes

The Princess cuddled Teddy Dragon Bear