The Thirsty Dragon

The Thirsty Dragon is a fantasy poem, initially seen through the eyes of a young boy who imagines himself to be on a knight's quest but then finds himself faced with the reason for his adventure! The subsequent tale reveals another story altogether and then concludes by asking the reader about the moral, with a surprising recommendation! Would you agree?

For better understanding of the poem, there is an appendix included, which gives definitions, explanations, and points for further discussi...