The Dragon Slayers

Philosophical Vignettes

The sage and pupil made their way
Along a snowy promontory.

With jagged ridges far below,
Stern crests and cornices above,

They trekked towards the dragon’s grot,
Which lay among the snowy crags.

But as they neared the creature’s den,
The boy began voicing his doubts.

“The people said that dragons are
Impossible to catch or slay.

“They said that they’re too quick…