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A Drop of Flame
I asked the sorcerer what would become of my life
He laughed and showed me the mirror of steel on the wall
I saw the things that I'd never dare to describe
I felt a drop of flame that on my hand did fall
I took my helmet, my shield and my sharp-edged sword
I went to fight with the Dragon who ruined my land
There was fire all around and the wind smelt of smoke
People were crying for beauty that perished in flames
The battle was bloody, a desperate combat it was
It seemed I was going to win where so many had failed
But when I buried my sword in my enemy's breast
I felt a drop of his poison that fell on my hand
I lay there dying but I knew the Dragon was killed
When, in my fading eyes, I saw him raising his head
I know this battle will go on for hundreds of years
Many will fall before the dragon is dead
But listen to the warrior
Who fought and was defeated
The day will come when the dragon is slain
I know this hour draws nearer
With every bloody victim
I know I haven't died in vain
I asked the sorcerer what would become of my life
He laughed and showed me the mirror of steel on the wall
© 1996-2001
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