Dragons by Olivia Nieb

Dragons

by Olivia Nieb

You say that you’d slay each dragon you found.

You’d walk through a fire or coals on the ground.

You’d travel the world and search every small nook.

You’d chase me and find me whatever it took.

You’d give your last breath or you’d give me the world.

You’d take all the bullets or darts that were hurled.

You’d hold me forever and never let go.

You’d face anything—rain or sleet, ice or snow.

You’d spurn any trial you happened to meet,

So why can’t you find time to walk down our street?