Dragon and Angel

There it stands in the road before me
The dragon blocks my way
Nor will he suffer me to pass

I cannot assault such mighty foe
My strength will not avail
Must I abandon hope?

I walk not in my strength alone
There is one who loves and cares
His messenger before me goes

He bids me go and I obey
His messenger is well armed
And in confidence we advance

Fiery dragon flames do not harm
The shield upon the messengers arm
Another step forward

The dragon strikes
The messenger deflects the blow
His sword is strong and his shield holds

Another step another strike
Once again the dragon attack fails
The rage in the beast is growing

Once again another step is taken
The dragon lunges with a fury
Gleaming sword strikes between scales

An angry serpent’s lunge
Which also fails
The fire grows

The red-eyed beast strikes
The reach exceeds the others
The shiny shield protects

Once more a strike
Again repulsed
Another sword blow strikes home

A most might attack
The messenger steps aside and turns
Advantage to the sword

The advantage is not lost
A swift thrust wounds the fearful beast
It retreats from the field

The way is now clear
And so I go on
But I do not go alone.