A Song for a Wyvern (Achievement #44 = 2 points) (dragon picture)

"Why, little human, why must I depart?

I cannot do it, it would break my heart!"

"You have to leave us and go away, great big one,

You with golden wings, who flies too close to the sun,

Those moments we spent together are now all gone,

Find a new home, my friend, your time with us is done."

"Little girl, you are human and my friend,

Ten years of affection, why should it end?"

"I have seen you as egg, fledgling and dragon bold,

I know the loving heart beneath the scales of gold,

These gentle eyes that hide a soul centuries old,

But fellow humans tremble when you they behold.

They see a beast, a monster with so small an ear

A monster who breathes fire, they tremble with fear,

All bound by terror, to reason they would not hear,

Fly away far, my dear friend, you cannot stay near."

"My sweet little friend, how can I just leave,

Where would I go, when the thought makes me grieve?"

"I have heard the witch speak, a wise woman is she,

Beyond the blue mountains, further than we can see,

Over the giant trees and the stormy red sea,

Lies a stony island where your kindred lives free.

Fly there my winged friend, with your people, find your place,

You can't belong with humans, you of dragon race,

Fly quickly, fly strong, and by the Almighty's grace,

You would be far away when the people give chase."

"There is wisdom in your words, the reasons are good,

I do not want to, but leave I must, and I should,

Let us fly together, one last time, if we could,

And once more relive the joys of our shared childhood."

"Rise my dearest fiery friend, spread your golden wings,

To the skies we will soar, above people and kings,

Keep this memory, even as hope faintly sings,

Only the Almighty knows what tomorrow brings."