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Winged Lizard

Triassic, Cretaceous Vertebrates of old We, the winged lizards As fossils have told Membrane of skin Legs to forth finger Soaring on thermals Gliding of linger Genius of the sky Us, winged creations Master of the clouds Its our airborne nation Over green peaked mountains Rifts and glens Will the world witness My ancestors again Our latter species Toothless and short tailed But our incredible wings Ensured that we sailed Me the Pterosauros Pterodactyl to you all Extinction wiped us But did we all fall http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/nature4.php

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/13/2009 4:58:00 PM

No, James, I don't believe the pterodactyls are extinct. I posted a poem not long ago about the pelicans and how they resembled pterodactyls. Then I did some research on the Net and found out there have been sightings of actual full-size pterodactyls by modern-day people (including scientists). As usual, we're on the same page (lol). Very provocative write! Love you, Carolyn

Katie Mitchell

Date: 8/30/2009 10:55:00 AM

Wonderful read, dinosaurs are such fascinating creatures. You manage to bring out the grace and power of the winged lizards of old. Love the last line, it leaves me wondering. Katie

Jayne Eggins

Date: 8/23/2009 8:28:00 AM

You clever man @!!! lol I loved this piece ... simply brilliant ... Love Jayne x x

Gert W. Knop

Date: 8/21/2009 3:11:00 PM

I like your reminisence to vanishec species, well written. Carry on. And thanks for your comment. Gert

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/21/2009 2:54:00 PM

Interesting topic. Does your sons share your love for relics. The flying squirrel that doesn't really fly be sails could have some similiar design. Keep writing. Sara