The dragon is awakening
I feel it moving, rolling,
I feel the heat of its breath against my ribcage
I feel its heartbeat quicken
Mine quickens in response
I thought it would sleep forever
Lulled into permanent slumber
By the love I found in my family
Removing the need
To watch it burn
Of Dragon Kings and Demon Centipedes
It’s 6 AM and my dog and I are watching the sun rise over Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, located in Shiga prefecture. The…