Mertens’ Water Monitor
hugging cozy rock
monitor eyes frog to eat—
but leave this warm spot?
Pacific Tree Frog
licking hungry lips
tree frog patiently awaits
unfortunate fly
Let’s Play
let’s play and have fun
why are you swimming away?
I don’t understand
Scary Visitor
go away tourist
if threatened I can give you
a kick in the chops
Koala
koala in shade
eating all his vegetables
roly-poly “bear”
Tired of Housework
señora is tired
señor must help with housework
has it come to this?
The Staff of Life
someone is baking
outside wind and rain prevail
warm bread is heaven
The Three Water Buffalo Amigos
load us in the truck?
make us leave this lovely grass?
come here and say that
Daytime Moon
morning moon lingers
sun’s arrival imminent
moon vows to return
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