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The Dragon Cools
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Extended Metaphors You had always been
the one whose tongue
breathed fire in
my direction and
whose sharp teeth
used to gnaw into
the freshly scalded
and scolded flesh.
Suddenly, you began to
speak with gentleness
and placidity healing
the burns that others
had further scorched.
It was so unexpected,
but greatly needed
to thaw a bitter heart.
