2024 Winter Short Story Finalist

Yuna C. (6th)

Yuna C. (6th)

In a forest, far away
Doth in time and space,
Lived an inexplicable being
That you can't quite place
It pranced and pondered,
Danced and wondered,
Just how much more to go
To grace upon the magical land
Where the majestic creature belonged.

Whether it was its colorful wings,
That soar above
Or its mysterious eyes,
That lured you in
Whichever it was,
Something about the beast
Didn't seem beastly at all
In fact, it seemed rather...
Magnificent

Then, the creature soared above,
Hearing a call that was just a mile too far away
For the naked human ear to notice,
But for the griffin had supernatural abilities
That were simply unimaginable

It came to the rescue,
Saving
The poor animal
That was stuck in a trap

After the animal returned to its home,
All that knew of the griffin
Immediately realized that they had mistaken it
To be a strong, evil creature
When in reality, all it was
Was a pure, innocent being
Looking for a friend
Of a good heart and strong will

All rejoiced, together in peace
Wondering what adventure will take place
In the near future
 
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