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Smoke Rings

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Written for MLMM Monday Wordle;
Di’s prompt words are shown below.

child, protect, solitude, anger, searching, haven,
cost, frustration, why, judge, safety, notice

Image by Me & Gemini

Once upon a cloud-topped mountain lived a small dragon named Pip, who preferred his solitude but often felt frustration bubbling up like fizzy soda …. mostly because he couldn’t breathe fire yet.

“Why can’t I roar like the others?” he grumbled, puffing smoke rings instead of flames.

One day, Pip happened to notice a lost child wandering near the cliffs, searching for the path home. The forest creatures gathered together and began to judge the situation …. too dangerous, too steep, too scary.

But Pip knew he had to protect the child, whatever the cost.

He spread his wings wide, creating a cozy haven from the wind and rain, and guided the child down the mountain to safety, glowing softly instead of roaring.

All the people in the village cheered “Hurrah!” That was when Pip realized bravery wasn’t about fire …. it was about keeping others safe …. no excuses.

From then on, Pip roared with joy, never in anger.

Image by Me & Gemini

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This is “The Flight of Dragons” by Don McLean

MLMM Monday Wordle #494

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26 thoughts on “Smoke Rings”

  10. I love dragons, and I adored ‘Pip’ the cute and brave little dragon … and an interesting soundtrack my friend … Coincidently, my football team ‘Bell Park’ are called the “Dragons”, in green & white gurnsey’s. We are playing in the preliminary final against the South Barwon “Swans” this Saturday … “Go Dragons” 💚🐲

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