With his pebble-skinned form 

and his slow and curious pace,

he explores his habitat confidently 

with bright eyes on his face.

He might be little and young,

but he is a bright little dragon.

He is king of his kingdom,

but be aware of when his beard blackens.

It may be strange to love this creature 

with the same tenderness of a cat,

but he is mine and always will be.

It would be a different story if he were a rat.