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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Water Dragons


They have left some droppings
like soft mud on the rim of the pool.
There is no foul smell, no smell at all.
In the gravel patch at one corner
they dig holes to lay their eggs.
My friend has seen them swimming
when the pool is empty of people,
their armour flashing blue-green.

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6 comments:

  1. JulesJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Damsel and Dragonflies? That is what I am reminded of. I'll have to wait for spring. :)

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  2. BarbJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Turtles? A stone that invites speculation.

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I didn't realise these were unknown elsewhere. They are big lizards. I'll try to find a picture.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Lizards! Ah, that explains it. But even without fully understanding I love this piece.

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    1. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      Picture now added (donated by another friend who has them in her back yard).

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  5. JulesJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Ah...Dragons of all sizes and shapes.
    Thank you. :)

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