The Gila Monster

Big old lizard, painted black, pink and orange, like a Arizona sunset
                               Sort of a hermit, with not a good attitude
                 Indians say that it's hide has healing powers, it's bite is a contradiction
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 4:11 AM
So I've heard. They are a beauty though. Keep writing. Sara
Nutter Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 3:12 AM
Nice, I enjoyed it. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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