Rocks lay still, a reptile's throne.

Meaning: This sentence describes rocks as a place where reptiles rest or sit, like a king or queen on a throne.

Choice of Words: Rocks are hard, solid things found naturally in the earth. Lay means to be in a resting position on a surface. Still means not moving or changing. Reptile is a type of cold-blooded animal with scales, like a snake or lizard. Throne is a chair that a king or queen sits on. When you put them together, "Rocks lay still, a reptile's throne" paints a picture of rocks sitting unmoving, serving as a resting spot for reptiles.

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