{"sf1_id":633569,"sf2_id":"qmyJ9PRn","title":"A Very Dragon Christmas","author":"Mnementh","words":586,"posted_at":"2013-12-19T01:15:00.000Z","tags":["Christmas","Dragon","Poem","Santa"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/633569-a-very-dragon-christmas","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/qmyJ9PRn","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/f1/38/f1387362-6789-4fc5-a727-c0f2909aa832","description":"Just a silly poem I came up with during some down time at work XD\nIt's a dragon coming across the north pole in what is sure to become a timeless classic =p","content":" **A Very Dragon Christmas**  \n_By Nemmy_  \n------------------------------\n\nTwas the night before Christmas, when a dragon set sail,  \nDrifting through icy clouds, dreaming of ale.  \nThe land was hidden beneath snow as far as he could see,  \nFor the drake had steered wrong, no idea where he may be.\n\nWith aching wings and empty belly he flew,  \nWhile the endless white expanses filled his view.  \nBut he would never admit to be lost, the drake so proud,  \nHe bellowed a challenge to the land, roaring aloud.\n\nWhen suddenly there shone, soft lights in the distance,  \nGrowing brighter with each stroke, a reward to his insistance.  \nWith strong beats of his wings the dragon turned,  \nDashing towards the village, his hunger burned.\n\nHe landed outside of the walls and began to stroll,  \nPadding softly through the snow and saw a sign that said North Pole.  \nWith a shrug of the wings the dragon din't give it much thought,  \nFor right through the gates was what he so desperately sought.\n\nEight reindeer stood all in a line, harnessed to a sled,  \nPrancing nervously as the scent of a dragon filled them with dread.  \nIt was like a gift left just to greet him,  \nAnd with a pounce he accepted, eating each one limb by limb.\n\nIn all the ruckus a fat man appeared, all dressed in red,  \nWhich was good timing for the dragon was ready to ask for bread.  \nBut he yelled, his face as red as his suit \"You savage beast!  \nWhat have you done? They were not set out for you to feast!\"\n\nTaken aback by the anger, the dragon was confused,  \n\"I'm sorry but I was just so hungry, do you have any booze?\"  \nThe red man ignored the dragon, instead began to cry,  \n\"Oh ho how can I fly with all my reindeer going to this dragon's thighs?\"\n\nIt was then that the dragon saw to what they had been tied,  \nA great sleigh weighed down by a giant bag inside.  \n\"Well if you need to fly we can make a deal,  \nbut pray tell me what is in such a large bag, is it another meal?\"\n\n\"No, you stupid dragon! Don't you know who I am?  \nI am Santa Claus, and if you are still hungry I don't give a damn!\"  \nThe dragon stared at Santa, confusion twitching his tail,  \n\"I do not know the name, but I can still help you on your trail.\"\n\n\"Every Christmas I deliver these gifts to all the children,  \nIs there really no tale of me amongst your brethren?\"  \nBut the dragon's interest had piqued and he no longer listened,  \nThinking instead of all the gifts, in his eyes mischief glistened.\n\nWith a rustle of scales on snow he lunged to devour Santa too,  \nGulping him down save for the clothes that were hard to chew.  \nHe took the great bag of gifts, his muzzle wide with a grin,  \nAnd broke into the workshop with a great din.\n\nHe spoke not a word, but went straight to clearing a spot,  \nAll the elves fleeing, their hard work for naught.  \nIn front of a great hearth, the contents were scattered,  \nUpon which the big dragon laid, his comfort all that mattered.\n\nAll the children awoke with cries and shouts, Santa had not come,  \nBut the dragon could not hear above his own thrum.  \nWarm above his hoard of toys, the dragon was feeling quite fine,  \nHis only fleeting thought, where he might finally find some wine.\n\nMerry Christmas!\n\n  \n  \n\n"}