The Curse of the Salamander
A creature who can curse you with a blink of an eye
The Curse of the Salamander
Beneath the moon’s pale silver gaze,
In hidden realms of misty haze,
A creature stirs, both fierce and bold,
With scales of fire, a tale untold.
The salamander, cloaked in flame,
Wanders through the woods, untamed.
A whispered curse upon its soul,
To seek the truth, yet lose control.
Its eyes burn bright with ancient lore,
Yet every step it dares implore
A fate that twists, a fate that binds,
A puzzle lost within its mind.
For centuries, it roams alone,
With fire that burns, yet chills to bone,
A creature cursed by all its pride,
Its heart forever locked inside.
Each flame it breathes, a cry for peace,
A yearning that will never cease.
To break the chains, to find the key,
But trapped within, it cannot see.
The curse is deep, the curse is strong,
A tale of fire, a tale of wrong.
The salamander, cursed to roam,
Can never find its way back home.
About the Creator
George’s Girl 2026
I've been writing poetry since the age of 10. With pen in hand, I wander the realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture you ❤️#Marie381UkWrites
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Now I feel sorry for the salamander. Good job.