Chimera

The monster turns, ready to pounce
The acid spewing from its fangs
There is no foe it cannot trounce
It knows no fear, not felt its pangs

The puny human, he is fast
Rides Pegasus, the winged steed
Avoids her strike, the fire’s blast
But neither has he made her bleed

She sees him take into the sky
His spear, top heavy, creaks with strain
And ride towards her from on high
She wonders what he hopes to gain

He’ll come straight at her, let him come!
She’ll snap the spear like it’s a twig
And roast him and his horse, the chum
He’ll be as tasty as a pig

Here comes the thrust – she takes the spear
And swallows it, feeling no pain
Breathing hot fire, with a sneer
He ducks it, too quick to be slain

But he’s disarmed, her turn to gloat
It won’t be long now, he is dead
Red molten metal seals her throat
His spear was tipped with heavy lead

Incredulous, she gasps for breath
And finally, she does know fear
He lands, dismounts, and gives her death
And on her cheek, a single tear

Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2784157-Heroic-Fantasy-199 https://www.worldhistory.org/Bellerophon/