The dragon pauses

like it’s senses hunters coming to slay it.

While it pauses it’s malevolent eyes

stare at the entrance to see if anybody’s there.

The sharp, pointy teeth 

as sharp a lion’s canine tooth were ready to rip up the hunters until there was only bones.

The glistening scales 

shimmered in the beaming sun.

It prepares it’s blazing fire 

to repel the hunters it sensed before.

It’s long swishing tail

secures the gems in the cave from robbers.

It’s razor sharp claws

were prepared to rip people up into pieces.

It’s fluttering, scaly wings

were going to launch the dragon into the open, clear sky.

It’s tough, steely skin 

disappeared into the murky, frightening cave.