The Dragon Outside My Window

After four hours of work my eyes had to rest,

So I glanced out the window and looked for some zest.

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My office has an incredible view,

A window that looks out at a wildlife zoo.

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There are trees here and there, and a bench to sit on,

And a cool little pond that reflects the new dawn.

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At times it's so easy to forget where I'm at,

Downtown in the city, where paved ground is flat.

I adjusted my gaze to a spot just above;

A slight movement of something...a black mourning dove?

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No, it was much darker, a shadowy form;

This wasn't even close to what fits my norm...

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I rose from my desk for a closer look.

Were my eyes playing tricks?  Was this out of a book?

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The object was something that could easily fly;

It had wings and six legs and two very big eyes.

It's form was so dark, as black as the night.

I rubbed my own eyes, surprised by the sight.

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No fear did I have, though one might think that's some feat,

Especially when I thought of what it might like to eat.

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I thought to myself, "How unusual, that...
"It looks a whole lot like a vampire bat!"

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I held my breath, not sure if he'd go;

Its wings moved a bit, so I stepped back for the show.

The creature was facing away from my view;

It would be fine with me if it flew into the blue.

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All of a sudden, with nary a care,
The creature took flight and rose into the air.

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I watched as it flew off into a dark cloud.
I heard passersby point and their screams were so loud.
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As God promised Noah, with a sky full of rainbow,

My sky held the dragon outside my window...