Dragon Poem– Imagination, Messy Rooms, and Playful Kids
- Deborah Ann Martin
- Aug 30
- 3 min read
When a Messy Room Means Magic Was Made
In today’s My Poetry Corner, I’m sharing a poem that brings together two things I absolutely love: childhood imagination and that classic mom moment — hands on hips, surveying the damage.
Dragon was inspired by my grandson Aiden. He’s full of imagination play — always creating adventures, often with his brother and sister. In this Kids Moments book, he even shared a line art drawing of a dragon that helped bring this poem to life.
I could just picture it: His mom walks in, sees the chaos, and starts the “clean your room” speech…Only for Aiden to launch into another fantastic tale — this time, about a wild green dragon who caused the mess. And like any good mom, after the clean-up, she sends him right back outside to play, where he can let the dragon loose without knocking down toys.
This poem is all about the balance between rules and play — and the way imagination makes even the smallest mess worthwhile.
Dragon
Aiden loves to play pretend
A dragon was his friend
As one might guess
Aiden’s room was a mess
Hands-on his mom’s hip
And a stiff upper lip
“What happened to this room?”
Mom said, ready to fume.
Aiden started another one of his tales
He told of the green dragon with scales
Around the room, the dragon would fly
Knocking things off as he flew by
He’d land on the bed
Messing up the spread
His tail would sway
Swishing the toys every which way
After his tale, his mom would grin
And tell him to clean up his room again
To keep his room clean for a day,
She’d say, “You and your dragon go out and play.”
From Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection on My Dragon Poem
This poem always makes me smile because it captures what I’ve seen so many times with Aiden — his wild stories, his spark of creativity, and how imagination can turn chaos into something magical.
As parents and grandparents, we know the mess can drive us nuts… but when we pause and listen to the story behind it, there’s usually a beautiful tale waiting to be told.
This poem is a love letter to all the messy rooms filled with dragons, adventures, and creativity. And to the moms who sigh, grin, and say, “Go outside and keep imagining — just not in here.”
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Rhyming Narrative Poem
Structure and Form: 24 lines of narrative-style free verse
Structure and Form: 20 lines, single stanza with a clear story arc
Meter: Steady, child-friendly rhythm (mostly tetrameter)
Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme: AABB throughout
Sound and Rhythm: Playful, easy to read aloud, light-hearted tone
Poetic Devices:
Imagery: Flying dragon, messy room, mom’s reaction
Personification: The dragon as a stand-in for childhood play
Humor and Surprise: The “clean room” becomes a setup for more play
Theme: Imagination, parenting, storytelling, play vs. responsibility
Explore More Kid Moments
If Dragon made you laugh or reminded you of the playful chaos in your own home, you’ll love the rest of Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers. If you want to see Aiden's line art, turn to the Dragon Poem.
It’s full of sweet, silly, and sometimes sneaky poems about childhood, learning, and love.
About the Life Moments Series
My Life Moments Series celebrates the real moments that shape our lives — love, heartache, laughter, and growth.
Discover Loving Moments, Love and Heartache Moments, and Kid Moments — collections filled with poems written from the heart, for every stage of life.
References
Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers. Deborah Ann Martin, 2025.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
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