Poems With Lois Letchford: Once They All Believed In Dragons

11 May 2021 · 2 min

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In this YouTube video, author and literacy advocate Lois Letchford introduces herself as the writer of Reversed: A Memoir and a problem‑solver for literacy, then delivers a solo reading of the final poem, “Once they all believed in dragons,” from her collection Dragons Are Singing Tonight. The poem reflects on the fading belief in dragons, using vivid imagery to explore themes of myth, loss, and the enduring spirit of imagination. After the recitation, Lois comments on the power of poetry to enrich language, expand vocabulary, and stimulate the brain, emphasizing its role in personal growth and literacy. She concludes with a typical YouTube call‑to‑action, encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video.

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Hello, I'm Lois Letchford, author of the book Reversed: A Memoir and literacy problem solver, reading the last poem in the book of Dragons Are Singing Tonight. Once they all believed in dragons. Once they all believed in dragons when the world was fresh and young. We were woven into legends. Tales were told and songs were sung. We were treated with obsolescence. We were honoured, we were feared. Then one day they stopped believing, and on that day we disappeared. Now they say our time is over. Now they say we've lived our last. Now we're treated with derision where we once ruled unsurpassed. We must make them all remember in some way We must reveal that our spirits live forever. We are dragons. We are real. Thank you for enjoying this book. Poetry is such a way to grow. The language they use, the vocabulary, it all comes together in a way that makes us want to say them again and again and again. And poetry lines our brains with language. Enjoy it. Hit like, hit subscribe, and share. Thank you.