The beauty in your eyes captivates me.
In light - sharp piercing slits, at night - so round;
Your eye turns nearly fully ebony
Beneath your vibrant head (so rightly crowned).
Your movements far more graceful than ballet.
What leaps! And what precision when you hunt;
At times I find it hard to look away
Admiring front to back and back to front.
And every smile you give me shows such charm,
You're often more attractive than my race!
A living piece of jewelry on my arm,
You compliment me with your gecko grace!
Yet I've heard some insult you utterly.
I wonder if such people can not see!
Author notes
The New Caledonian Crested Gecko
The picture is mine, of a baby tiger morph. I breed them.
A contest entry
- ANIMALS! by sweetdancer.
335 points, ended November 19, 2007, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Ya' Gotta Wonder ...
what they think ... and your poem and pic was just perfect. I lived in south Florida for a while and enjoyed the company of two geckos ... they were free to come and go and yet they would always be around. One in the bath and one in the kitchen. Now I'm in northern Florida and have the anoles instead. Just as sweet too. joy
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OHHHHHH...Such a cute little thing. The picture is terrific as well as your tribute to such a cute creature. I don't think however I would want to hold it. I loved the images and love you penned in your piece. Good luck with the little green gecko.
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This is a beautiful tribute to a gorgeous creature.
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bravo
Oh, this is superb! (I don't share your loved for the gecko--don't hate 'em either!) There is something profoundly magical in this pity sonnet! bravo...bravo...
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So many different kinds of pets these days. Liked the picture and the poem that accompanies it. Cute critter, for sure. Easy to read and understand this poem.
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He has the cutest little toes I think I've ever seen lol. I've always thought geckos were adorable - I think it's awesome that you breed them.
As for the poem, it's a very enthusiastic and exhaltatory poem for being about a pet - not enough people express this kind of love for their animals (companionship, yes; true admiration for more than their obedience, however, is rare). I wonder about the plethora of exclamation points - it seems to say enough without having to shout it lol. I like the line about being more attractive than humans - too true, no doubt, especially in the activities both choose to do lol. Thanks for the smile!
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Flows well
I have cats who would probably toy with it, if it was loose in my sitting room!
My daughter would love one though she loves stick insects and crocs.
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