Dragons

I love creatures. They show up in many of my thoughts.

Flying, soaring, fire for breath,
Did dragons only bring death?
In some stories this is true.
But in others,
they were protectors, too.
Winged monsters, caves for lairs.
Hoarding treasure or maidens so fair.
Stories vary from place to place.
A dragon's origin who could trace.
Colors as varied as character traits.
Awe commanding, tempter of fate.
Monster, winged serpent, wise sage,
worshiped, feared, throughout the age.