The Western Skink
He likes to think
Of sunning himself on the rocks.
The Western Skink
He doesn’t stink
Except when he takes off his socks.
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Published: 17 April 2021, on JeniseCook.com
Image Credit: Used with permission from T. K. E. Barnes (long-time friend of the author)
The Story behind the Verse
My friend and I first met when she moved into my childhood neighborhood. I was eight and she was seven years old. For her birthday this month, I wanted to give her a gift that was personal, and that called on my creativity over anything else. I decided to give her an eBook of stories, poems, and images.
While I was drafting the eBook’s PDF file, she sent me a text message and shared two photos. She and one of her adult daughters were walking along a nature path at a local (and beautiful) park. One of the photos is the featured image on this page: a wildlife marker set along the park’s nature path.
My muse came over me and inspired this verse (thank you!!). I swear I could not have written it all by myself, so maybe God was gracious at the time. One thing I do know: I love the rhyme; it reminds me of the many verses I read when I was very young. My friend enjoyed this verse and the unique, personal Happy Birthday eBook she opened on her special day.
What Is a Western Skink?
It’s a lizard. CaliforniaHerps.com answers the question well.
Your Turn
Have you ever given a unique, personalized gift to a loved one? If yes, what was it and what was their response? Or, have you heard of a Western Skink? Do you take walks in nature? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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