Abstract
These deeply autobiographical poems explore primary areas of my life thus far: childhood memories, past and current relationships, abuse and healing, artistic expression, and spirituality and religion. The manuscript title refers to the dragon of Frank Herbert's Dune series and to the 'evil' dragons of Western lore. It is my hope to triumph over the power of evil thus represented by becoming a woman of God-centered love, one who can Dance on the Backbone of the Dragon.