The Dark Mountain Passage

As the winds of the blackened skies

Sweep the planes below

I scale the dark lonely mountain

Where the brave dare not go

The icy air freezes my lungs

As I near the heavily blocked door

Of stone it was carven eons ago

To insure entrance no more

I read the ancient incantation

It slides away with ease

I’m sure I’m growing nearer

I feel the fiery breeze

As I descend into the corridor

Flat stone on all sides

It grows warmer and warmer

Straight ahead my enemy abides

Its almost unbearable now

As I approach my enemy’s lair

Unimaginable wealth, though

Is now my only care

Gleaming gold and precious things

Scattered at my feet

But the dragon lies wide awake

On the largest treasure heap

I draw my sword and ready my attack

But the dragon’s a step ahead

I’m nearly scorched to death

Up the tunnel by flame I’m lead

The Dragon takes to the air

In his massive hall of stone

He hovers upright above his treasure

And his weakness I am shown

He has no armour on part of his side

To hide from me he’s failed

For now I know how to slay him

From this I will avail

I draw my bow and blackened arrow

Taking my best aim

For I am a master archer

For this I’ve earned great fame

The arrow sails from the humming bow

Meeting its deadly mark

Striking the dragon to the ground

And falling in the dark

The final cries of a dying beast so old

Echoes through the mountain hall

I stand satisfied and proud

As it gives out a final wicked call