The Accidental Dragon
	by Laurie Weaver
		Tommy meant to make a snake From his purple clay. But he made a good mistake On that sunny day. Wings came out... And a snout... And fire came alive from his shaping hands, and understand, now Tommy's only five! "What's this?", he thought "What have I made?" "It's not what I meant to do. "Maybe purple isn't right And I ought try Blue!"

But roll and pinch and shape away, It just couldn't be denied A fierce and noble dragon Was what really was inside. It sprouted up from Tommy's hand Alive and fine and true. "What's this then, Tommy?" Daddy asked When Tommy's art was through. "A dragon, Daddy!" Tommy said, feeling mighty glee. "Funny thing," Daddy said, "It looks like... ...just a snake to me." Next Page