Midge the Dragon

A Children’s Story

Image courtesy of Gill Brooks https://www.gillsplace.com/

Midge the dragon had always been fascinated by the world beyond her mountainous home. She had heard tales of great cities, bustling markets, and towering structures that reached toward the sky. So, one day, she decided to leave her home and explore the world. As she flew over the rolling hills, Midge marveled at the beauty of the landscape. She saw fields of golden wheat swaying in the breeze, and rivers that sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight. She flew higher and higher until she saw something that caught her eye. Down below her, a caravan of barges was making its way down the viaduct at Llangollen. Midge had never seen anything like it before. The barges were huge and piled high with cargo, and Midge could see people bustling about, loading and unloading crates. Curious, Midge the dragon decided to get a closer look. She swooped down towards the barges, flapping her wings to slow her descent. As she landed on the deck of one of the barges, the people on board were stunned.

“What is that?” one of them exclaimed.

“It’s a dragon!” another shouted.

Midge looked around, feeling a little self-conscious. She had never been around so many people before, and she wasn’t sure what to do. But the people on board were friendly. They offered her food and water and even showed her around the barge. Midge was fascinated by everything she saw. She watched as the crew worked together to steer the barge, and saw how they used ropes and pulleys to move heavy crates. As they sailed down the viaduct, Midge felt a sense of excitement and wonder. She had never experienced anything like this before. The wind in her face felt different and warmer than usual, the sound of the water lapping against the barge, and the sight of the countryside passing by so slowly for a change – it was all so exhilarating. But eventually, it was time for Midge to say goodbye. The barges were heading towards a port, and Midge knew it was time for her to continue her journey. As she took off into the sky, the people on board waved goodbye. Midge flew off into the distance, feeling grateful for the experience. She had seen a new part of the world and made some new friends along the way. And as she soared through the clouds, she knew that there were many more adventures waiting for her out there. I wonder what the next one will be, don’t you?

Lazarus Carpenter