“chameleon”

it was andrew

who taught me
the wisdom of
the chameleon’s ways

why it was
better
to blend in
than stick out

no fixed
views
background neutral
different color
for every occasion

set opinions
he compared
to ethereal
prisons

places where
captives
of reason
stood convicted
convinced
they were free

honor instead
drew said
the example
of the chameleon
more will know
of you
than know you

see in themselves
colors you’ve
allowed
that situation
to emerge

neither politics
nor religion
no fixed eyes
but mirrors

opinions
others have of you
not about you

statements
about themselves.



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Aug. 27, 02:54:01 UTC
Lambertville, NJ
©2004, Angelo John Lewis
www.thirtypoemsinthirtydays.com
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