The Lizard Queen

Iguanas are falling from trees in Florida due to the cold weather. They are not dead, just very cold and they become immobile. I got this title from one television personality who called herself the Lizard Queen and who says she would be a lizard if she could. Reminds me of someone we on the Soup all know and love who presents many whimsical poems on nature and animals. This one is dedicated to Caren Krutsinger! THE LIZARD QUEEN Cold-blooded scales, fiery-hot, languishing, As she dreamily falls harnessing the icy wind. Dropping she recalls, and smiles feebly, That she alone sits on the throne, this Lizard Queen. All hail the pounding iguanas pummeling around her. She’s not alone, this Queen who’s falling in the tropics. Not all warm and cuddly but absolutely charming, She meets her end for now - but not forever, subjects! She will return and kick up scaley wonder, the living color Of her world, kaleidoscopic and subject to her whim, This Lizard Queen with slithering tongue, paintbrush in hand. Yet she’s no match for the tropical blizzard demanding her attention. 1/22/2020

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Date: 1/31/2020 12:42:00 AM
I like the poem eventhough i don't like lizards..Beautiful thoughts..
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Date: 1/23/2020 11:31:00 AM
This is a FAVE for me, and not because you dedicated it to me but because I love it in every kind of way!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/23/2020 11:46:00 AM
Thank you! I’m so glad you did! You inspire me to be off the cuff, creative and even include a lizard queen! Hugs...Kim
Date: 1/22/2020 5:28:00 PM
Hello Kim … read about the green iguana falling from trees due to the cold so I looked them up and was gobsmacked to read how big these lizards grow. A nice tribute for Caren and her contributions Kim - Lindsay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 5:30:00 PM
I loved seeing the iguanas in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, at the Mayan ruins.
Date: 1/22/2020 2:47:00 PM
love this fun tribute
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 3:27:00 PM
Thank you, Jack!
Date: 1/22/2020 2:08:00 PM
I love it! I'll bet Caren does too. Hail the Lizard Queen!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 2:12:00 PM
Thank you, M.L.!
Date: 1/22/2020 1:59:00 PM
I just read about this and your poem is perfect for what is happening and for Caren. really nice Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 2:12:00 PM
Crazy, right! Iguanas falling out of trees...sounds like an M. Night Shyamalan plot...lol! Right?!
Date: 1/22/2020 1:36:00 PM
A slithering good write Kim, thank you...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 2:10:00 PM
LOL...thanks!
Date: 1/22/2020 1:14:00 PM
It's Caren Tribute week lol. Well written Kim, she'll love it for sure . Enjoyed your notes too, interesting. Tom.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/22/2020 2:10:00 PM
I love her carefree way of writing! So cool! She inspires me. Thanks!
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