Zoologist Chameleon Deluxe BottleLike the luminescent skin of a reptile, fiery scales of sunlight ripple across the surface of the Indian Ocean, fading slowly to gold and finally sapphire as the sun sinks and disappears. The sea exhales, its gentle tide caressing the beach of an island paradise. The salty breath combines with the narcotic aromas of the ylang and frangipani trees in an intimate kiss, sending shivers through the branches. Something stirs an eye pivots, a tail grips a

ready to explore a world beyond the water

Macaques cavort among the trees

a soft veil of delicate jasmine

of violets

gleaming gold eyes pierce the gloom

The Portuguese man o’ war drifts

and delicate orange blossom meld to create a captivating elixir

and rich woody notes

lush banana leaf

Zoologist respects this majestic creature

With an urgent squeal

Despite the stillness of the arctic