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
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.