The Dragons Sleep Peacefully Tonight by Chipka
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Description
Winter's chill is already beginning to boast. The sun has retreated behind a veil of clouds. The world is not as it was, though it persists, and this is enough.
The dragons have moved on. Though more truly, they have been moved
Their basking place is cleansed and carpeted. Business has taken hold where—once—there was enclosed wilderness, a preserve for diminutive reptiles who warm their bellies to aid in digestion. Though not endangered, their numbers were few: at least in Prague, and now four of them live elsewhere.
They live outside of the city now. As do I.
Where a time-capsule town is the last residence I'll see in the Czech Republic before my business-riddled return Stateside, the dragons must make due with a less picturesque city.
It does not matter.
They have food, and warmth for their bellies.
And I have my memories of them—though now, I wonder. . .to whom do they bob their heads?
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I know I'm supposed to provide the too-long-awaited ending to the story "The Silent," but as my long absence probably implies...LOTS of bizarre things have come up. I couldn't resist peeking in here, and making a contribution...an homage to two of the lovely, though nameless ladies I met in Prague.
I'll be catching up on viewing and commenting as time permits, and well...It's GOOD to be back.
As always, thank you for viewing, reading, and commenting...and hopefully things are warmer where you are than they are in Cesky Krumlov. It's gorgeous here but it's COLD!
Comments (20)
Chip--you're back with your always wonderful fotos and words, I've missed that--and more---hope you'll stick around for a while!!!!
Stunning lighting on these two prehistoric remnants. Been wondering about you recently and then you 'pop in' letting all of us know you are safe, well and OK.
HELLO MY DEAR FRIEND !!!!! EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL :)
Great to see you post again my friend, and what a Post ;-) AWESOME
Very beautiful work.
A very great pleasure for your come back, dear artfriend ! EXCELLENT shot with good lights !!!
welcome back with this wonderful pair!
Great to see you back, Chip- been wondering about you. Glad you are OK, Wonderful image, great light and the narrative is all 'Chip'. Dave
Soooo nice to see you Chip and looking forward to hearing about your adventures :o)
Excellent! Good to see you back taking photo, the light is perfect!
welcome back with the fine dragon shot
its been a long time but it great as always5+
Good to see you back. Hope life is treating you well. Wonderful post!!
Chip, I've missed your posts and narratives and have been hoping you're doing fine. What a wonderful glimpse of your saturnine friends in this shot...dramatic lighting and surprise subject!
Beautiful lighting and lovely scene. wonderful!!
The lighting on this is so cool. Neat subject too. JDoc
Ah! So good to have you back, Chip! With your intriguing art, your pics and your words!
Wonderful image, and I love the light!
Love the peaceful expression they have I almost envy them.
Blissful sleep!.....Love this capture!