Once

Once dragons flew freely in the skies Magic ruled the earth We lived in castles in the air Hearts filled with love and joy Causing us to be as one-- We learned from dragons It is all right to fly To distant lands across the roiling sea-- Above cloud covered lands we flew On magic dragon ships To the mountains of the moon- Entering lands of mysterious night Seeking that elusive light-- Our dragons breathed holy fire Lighting caves hidden in the dark Bringing warmth and love to earth… A virgin land appeared before our eyes Pristine forests, crystal waters-- Our dragons led the way Forging pathways to the sea Raising spires to the sun- Abundance filled our prospering lives- Until one day our Dragons magic faded The land cried out Our castles crumbled The holy fire we had brought Extinguished- The caves were dark again –