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It happened long ago

It time of onset

The land was waterlocked –

Deep sea all round.

In its depth a dreadful dragon lived

He was named Tsmok Of The Fierce

Every day he tolled a live tribute

Keeping in awe human minds.

At every set of day

New sacrifice came ashore

Taking the last breaths

In the face of imminent death.

Let the guiltless souls

Fly away with the wind

Move to a better world –

Leave painful minutes behind, forget and forgive.

The King is deep in grief:

His daughter’s turn comes

But he has to accept

This sacrifice.

Only the lion-hearted knight-errant

Can put an end to the sorrow.

He goes straight to the Dragon’s den,

Thrilling the monster’s mind

The sound of wind,

The wrath of heavens,

The cries of those who were

Condemned to death,

Beseeching wails,

The fear, despair

Are soaring still above

That tragic place.

At every set of day

New sacrifice came ashore

Taking the last breaths

In the face of imminent death.

And the guiltless souls

Fly away with the wind

Move to a better world

Leave painful minutes behind,

Forget and forgive.