# The Imperial Throne

Author: ShingetsuMoon
Tags: China, Dragon, Emperor, Poem, Poetry

#26 of National Poetry Writing Month

MOAR DRAGONS. This is a follow-up to my poem The Jade Emperor and is also in conjunction with my short pieces Letters To The Jade Emperor. In this particular fantasy world, Yu Long is the ruler of China but many foreigners are caught off guard by the way he acts and make the grave mistake of underestimating his true power and intelligence.
Reno Blazefire (my primary fursona) is also part of this world as part of her backstory and is best friends with Yu Long as well as his advisor. That's where the lion reference comes in.
Only a fool underestimates a dragon.

* * *

Beware the Jade Emperor  
sitting upon his golden throne.  
Do not be fooled by his   
detachment or his disinterest.

Nothing gets past the celestial  
dragon. Ruler of the empire.  
Nothing escapes his notice  
or passes by unobserved.

Mock his apathy and aloof  
attitude all you want. But  
beware of his claws the   
moment you turn around.

The Jade Emperor is no   
fool. He is not a figurehead  
placed on high to be moved  
and manipulated at the whim  
of others.

He is the one whose wisdom  
surpasses that of generations.  
His courage burns as brightly  
as the lioness who stands by  
his side.

Wings of gold and green   
shadow the land. Every  
movement, every whisper,  
there is not a single one  
that does not reach his ears.

The lioness stands loyally  
by his side.

The tigers work tirelessly  
to fulfill his commands.  
Blessed with his companionship  
and respect.

The dragons are his soldiers  
protecting the land from harm.

The snow leopards spread   
their wisdom and act as   
ambassadors to those foolish  
enough to think that the  
Jade Emperor is a mere puppet.

Any one who falls under   
the gaze of Yu Long will  
soon find that he is greatest  
puppet master of them all.

Behind a mask of indifference  
hides the greatest mind China  
has ever seen.

The Jade Emperor may   
wear garments of silk but  
his muscles are as strong   
as steel.

Fire burns deep in his throat  
and claws like iron stand ready  
to tear down anyone who would  
harm those he loves.

Wings like mighty sails  
crack like thunder with every beat.

Beware the dragon who  
sits on the Imperial Throne.  
His eyes see all. His intelligence   
is unparalleled.

The wisdom of others is mere  
child's play to him.

Do not let his attitude trick   
you into letting down your guard.  
A dragon is still a dragon.  
And the one you stand before now  
rules one of the greatest empires in  
the world.

Source: https://sofurry.com/s/5nzkzBj1
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