Lawrence Hall, HSG
Dragons for Your
New Year
For Doris and Anthony
Who have known dragons
Eustace
had read only the wrong books; they had a lot to say about exports and imports
and governments and drains, but they were weak on dragons.
-C. S. Lewis, Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The dragons are a polite and ancient race
And very conscious of their dignity
It would not do to neglect their seasons and feasts
Lest they neglect to visit you this year
They want to bring good fortune to your house
But first you must make a place for them -
Their breath will warm your room, your hearth, your heart
Their knowledge will make your children worthy and wise
Their songs will send your family happy dreams
For dragons are a polite and generous race
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