by Jeannie E. Roberts
Like pigs, flamingos, and roses in bloom the shade of lotus, spinel, and queen conch sheen of quartz, coral, and Himalayan salt the Galápagos’ iguanas wield pink In shades of lotus, spinel, and queen conch island reptiles conquered Wolf Volcano The Galápagos’ iguanas wield pink This rare species defeated extinction Island reptiles conquered Wolf Volcano where fierceness encircles the habitat This rare species defeated extinction They weather in nests above sea level Where fierceness encircles the habitat these iguanas face serious danger They weather in nests above sea level An expedition observed new babies These iguanas face serious danger Life’s revelations bid hopeful tidings An expedition observed new babies Scientists will monitor their safety Life’s revelations bid hopeful tidings Veiled lenses identified the hatchlings Scientists will monitor their safety The novelty brings news of survival Veiled lenses identified the hatchlings Years of research garnered discovery The novelty brings news of survival like pigs, flamingos, and roses in bloom
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Jeannie E. Roberts has authored eight books, six poetry collections and two illustrated children's books. Her most recent collection is titled The Ethereal Effect—A Collection of Villanelles (Kelsay Books, 2022). She serves as a poetry editor for the online literary magazine Halfway Down the Stairs and is a Best of the Net and an Eric Hoffer award nominee.
Congratulations Jeannie! There is hope.