Australian-literature Quote by Douglas Alexander Stewart
““My wife is a lovely leathery green, the blue-tongued lizard said; Her eyes are as red as bulldog ants, lurking in holes in her head; Her body is made of the speckled grass, a violet grows on her tongue, And I could watch her for fifty years if nobody blundered along.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Australian Literary Magazine, 2018
A vivid, surreal description of a wife using lizard imagery, celebrating her uniqueness and enduring love.
In simple terms: Wife is likened to a colorful lizard, admired endlessly.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and cherish loved ones.
Themes
love
marriage
imagery
nature
endurance
Mood
affectionate
creative
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic expression
- cultural storytelling
- visual arts
Key Concepts
poetry
symbolism
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the lizard symbolism evoke?
- How does this imagery deepen affection?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may obscure literal meaning for some readers.
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