Chameleon

under threat of lossing all,
the lizard climbs
the ston'ed wall. . .
up and up with clinging claw
he dodges troubles
when they fall. . .
higher still to see the sun
he slowly crawls
while others run. . .
changing colors in the light
he keeps his feelings
out of sight. . .
he seeks his future day by day
moving slowly
on his way. . .

1976