When Being Different Matters

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There weren’t always dragons in the valley,

or in the inlets by the bay.

In fact, the very thought of them,

was just a tale that some would say.

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The story goes, some time ago,

when the boats arrived on shore.

The valley was a field of green,

where nearly everything would grow.

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They came in droves, from far away,

looking for a place they could call home.

Where they could live under their rule,

on this vast island, still unknown.

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Houses went up like wildfire,

faster than the winds at sea.

Everyone began to settle in,

unaware of the creatures, still unseen.

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One day while out exploring,

a small boy stumbled on a cave.

He lit a torch and entered,

he knew not to be afraid.

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It was colder than the winter