Astride a white steed
I hasten, all speed
The evil dragon to slay.
Beside him I'm small,
I must not fall,
Nor allow my resolve to sway.
My lance held high
The time draws nigh
When I'll face the dread enemy.
I cannot turn back-
I charge to attack.
I must attain this victory.
His mouth breathing flame,
I brace myself and aim
My lance deep into his head.
With ear-splitting sound,
He falls to the ground.
The malevolent beast is dead.
We, the human race
Must ultimately face
The dragons that lurk within.
Fear, hate and greed
Must be conquered, all speed
For true peace at last to begin.
Each day we must fight
Like a brave knight,
Never giving in to depravity.
We must do our best
To lay our beasts to rest,
For the happiness of humanity
-Kathleen Delicato