Dragon # 5

Meet Dragon # 5. Dragon 5 is special. When I was making him, I felt an energy that was quite unlike before and it was amazing. The adrenaline was pumping and it was thrilling as this is the best dragon I have made yet. Just about done and I thought this dragon would be great for the silent auction at the Fine Art and Wine show this Saturday. Then..... BAM!! The punty broke and Dragon 5's wings broke off. ARGGGHHH!! Ok, don't panic, repair and into the kiln. Ok, done, whew!! All is good.. so far.

I took Dragon 5 out of the kiln and all was great even though I needed to finish his tail. I showed him off stating how thrilled I am of the dragon and mentioned the silent auction. I got home, opened the container and a wing was broken off. Arrrgh again. Back to the torch to fix, finish, and into the kiln again.

Dragon 5 is now great and ready to be delivered. I showed him to the show organizers and they were thrilled. Just before I left Dragon 5, I gave a final inspection. AAACCKKK!! A flaw (minor crack) so I took him home to fix, but I had a needling suspicion. At home I inspected further and there was another flaw, one I'm not so sure about fixing properly. Now I'm REALLY getting the feeling this dragon does not want to be sold, he wants to stay with me. Right then and there I made the decision that Dragon 5 is my dragon and that I would make another.

It dawned on me yesterday the significance of Dragon 5. The 5th month of the year is May, which, happens to be the birth month of my deceased brother (reason why I wear a dragon tattoo on my right arm). Tears come to my eyes and I knew that Dragon 5 is my dragon, period.

I have come to discover that my dragons have meanings based on the energy they hold. Dragons of fun and laughter, of prosperity, of abundance, of protection, of safety, of inner strength and confidence, and so on. I don't decide what qualities my dragon carries, they do. I merely sculpt them and bring them to life.

Dragon 5 is the dragon of inner strength, courage, and commitment, very much a powerhouse and so  was my brother. As for Dragon 6, he's the dragon of fun and laughter as he has a goofy look on his face. He makes me laugh and he is quite happy to make his new owner laugh too.
Sherri Donohue