Dalinda shuffles on four stumpy legs from her lair to the water’s edge. Batlike wings attach to a muscular body that is a kaleidoscope of magnificent colors. Slitted yellow eyes peer out at the world between long black eyelashes. An elegant tail covered in scales sweeps the ground as she walks. Suddenly a guttural cry escapes her throat. Her pupils dilate as he enters her peripheral vision. When she grins, several teeth poke out the sides of her mouth. It is love at first sight. As the saying goes, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’
Mary Wallace
22/1/2021 09:38:36 am
I pictured a beautiful dragon, I hope I got her right.
Marjan sierhuis
22/1/2021 10:38:59 am
Yes, Mary. She is lovely.
Pamela Kennedy
22/1/2021 03:12:18 pm
What a cute fairy tale, Marjan!
Marjan sierhuis
22/1/2021 04:17:06 pm
Thank you, Pamela. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Marjan sierhuis
22/1/2021 04:19:21 pm
Thank you, Jim for your kind words. I enjoyed writing my little story.
Krystyna
22/1/2021 04:19:10 pm
Splendid description, Marjan, with a happy ending.
Marjan sierhuis
22/1/2021 05:43:32 pm
Thank you, Krystyna for your kind words.
Sue Clayton
23/1/2021 01:28:09 am
True love will always ensure we find our mate. I rejoiced as Dalinda found hers. Bats have lovely faces, if not bodies, and I'm sure our Dalinda dragon does too.
Marjan sierhuis
23/1/2021 11:47:59 am
Thank you, Sue for your kind words. Comments are closed.
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