GEORGIANA-LAURA GHEORGHE

 

The Wood Dragon

 

Stands silently on the windowsill

Of the humble woodcarver’s room

Watching the cherry trees bloom,

Wishing to not always stand still

And gambol around in the sunshine.

 

Gets his wish granted by The Almighty,

That advises him to not be all high and mighty,

But to be kind and wise like his creator

And never lower himself at the level of a tormentor

On his quest to find his purpose in the world.

 

As each grain of sand from the hourglass

Slowly flows, he becomes top of the class

In the school of life without forgetting His advice

To never be tempted by the demon’s device

To stain himself with worldly delights.

 

Helps the family business thrive,

Guides the brave souls that strive

To make the world a better place,

Where all will live life at their own pace

Without being forced to make hasty decisions.

 

The Fire Dragon

 

Born from the holy flames,

He thaws the frozen heart,

Replacing hate with love,

Cleansing the soul of sins.

Together with the magical bird,

He always reminds the world

To rise from the ashes and start anew

Every time it is pinned down by darkness.

 

The Water Dragon

 

Doesn’t brag about being the son of the sea,

Is able to see what other souls cannot see,

Sharing his wisdom only with those he deems worthy.

He protects adventurers during the perilous journey.

 

Is advised by his father to never strive for perfection,

But to look at his reflection and accept his imperfection.

Despite the stones thrown at him, he becomes highly resilient,

Not letting darkness stain him, always keeping his heart brilliant.

 

GEORGIANA-LAURA GHEORGHE

 

GEORGIANA-LAURA GHEORGHE - Brăila – România. Born in a country with a wonderful history, customs, traditions and culture, she’s a sensitive soul whom considers writing as a way to express her untold feelings and opinions. She’s a translator, but creative writing is one of the many hobbies she has. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in the English Language and Literature – French Language and Literature – Philology at “Spiru Haret” University of Bucharest, Faculty of Letters – Bucharest (Romania) and a Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation at “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi (Romania). She competed in a few national literary projects such as the online poetic show „În Lumea Copilăriei”, Parfumul Clipei, May 2022 and international literary championships such as the “Dantebus” National Poetry Contest, 4th edition, Italy, 2022 etc. She was awarded the „Certificate for Best Entry” for my photography/poem „The Feline” entered in the ILA Magazine’s „ANYTHING SATURDAY”, Category: VISUAL ART/ POEM COMPOSITION, founder Annette Nasser held on July 9th, 2022, awarded on July 24th, 2022; “Mențiune” at the „Exercițiu de Imaginație” contest, judges: Ana Văcărașu, Ioan Avram organized by the Cenaclul Literar Artistic „Simfonia Cuvintelor”, July 17th, 2022 etc. She published poetry in various national and international literary magazines and anthologies, and launched two bilingual poetry books “What is life?” on September 2019 and “The Chest of Life” on 2021. She’s a member of ARTLIT - Asociația Română a Traducătorilor Literari from February 15th, 2022 and of the World Literature Academy that is under the aegis of the Romanian Cultural Centre in London from October 20th, 2020. Other than creative writing, she likes to listen to music mostly classical, instrumental and soundtracks, travel and navigate on the Internet.