The Lizard of Many Colors

Legends tell of a lizard so bright,

With colors too splendid, a breathtaking sigh.

That jealous black lizards locked it away,

In the endless depths where darkness lay.

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In shadow it grew, its body steeped in poison,

A single touch, and the venom would seize,

Devouring life in an instant's breath,

Leaving no chance for return, only rest.