Toitoi 2
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78
Words by
Barney Gould, age 8
Pictures by
Maria Laurie, age 10
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I can see grass as smooth as glass.
I can see the big red apple outside Waitomo.
I can see cows lying down, maybe rain is coming.
I can see rushing rivers. I can see green fluffy trees.
I can see the sky luminous like a mermaid’s eye.
I can see a falcon, kārearea, hunting.
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