Lindsay

 =Fredrick the Dragon’s Problem =

By Lindsay.

Every year at the end of May 1 In a cave on the edge of a bay, Fredrick spent his days with a frown. The reason is because of the peasants in town, Who gathered together in a town meeting. 5 To discuss who the dragon was eating. The year before since Fredrick was so tense, He attempted to build a fence. But it didn’t work since the fence was burned, After the beating Fredrick had learned 10 What he needed was a very good plan. So this year he decided to seek out that man, And that man happened to be Merlin the wizard. Who one day found a cute, harmless lizard, And tried to turn it into a scary beast. 15 But somehow he did not succeed in the least. A dragon looking creature is what he got, But it preferred to eat watermelons a lot. “My experiment failed.” Merlin reflected, And hearing that made Fredrick feel rejected. 20 “Well isn’t that obvious!” Fredrick said with a snort. Merlin was shocked at the dragon’s retort. Fredrick took flight, While the wizard stood amazed by the sight. Fredrick flew for a day or more 25 Until he saw a cave by the shore. He landed and watched the water’s foam Quickly he decided this would be his home. But the feeling of happiness was quite fleeting, For soon Fredrick felt the peasants’ beatings. 30 Fredrick’s explanations never reached their ears, So he always ended up in tears. The peasants continue to come because of what they believed and saw, A scalely, fire-breathing creature that was tall. They immediately thought he was malevolent, 35 But in reality he is benevolent. Because Fredrick was so weak, He knew who he had to seek. Stepping into the light, Fredrick took flight. 40 For many days and nights Fredrick flew, Until he saw the man he knew. Quickly Fredrick landed and wailed, And Merlin asked him to tell his tale. After hearing the dragon’s plea, 45 Merlin accepted to the dragon’s glee. Not long after the two were up in the sky, And after many days Fredrick landed with a sigh. Merlin hopped of and told Fredrick to wait, Though he was uncomfortable since the air was full of hate. 50 Slowly and painfully time passed, And Fredrick didn’t think he would last. Until Merlin arrived with a woman in hand, Fredrick asked Merlin what he had planned But Merlin said nothing, he just gestured to follow. 55 Fredrick did until they got to the hollow, And he asked what the woman could do. But neither Merlin nor the woman gave him a clue. When they got to the village, Fredrick saw the peasants ready to pillage. 60 He was about to take flight, Until the woman yelled with all her might. Lady Elizabeth was her name, And with it carried much fame. She yelled “I know believing this is hard, 65 But all your friends are buried in that graveyard!” The peasants stood eerily quiet, Fredrick hope they wouldn’t start to riot. Suddenly the peasants spoke their grief, And thankfully giving Fredrick relief. 70 Finally feeling pardoned, Fredrick offered to build a watermelon garden. Of course the peasants said yes So they can finally fix the mess. From that point on Fredrick’s happiness never diminished. 75 And that is how the story is finished.

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