Chameleons

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    Like chameleons, sometimes we have to "change our colors" to fit the circumstances of changes in our lives.

    Chameleons

      Chameleons we must be

          In a world forever changing

               For the sequel to tranquility

                     Is impending rearranging

                          Could be news of sudden tragedy

                                Or a husband leaves his wife

                                        Before night stars can twinkle

                                           Chaos rules your life

                                               Maybe life has lost its luster

                                              Stagnation’s dulled the sheen

                                        The mind’s become too idle

                                    Wreaking damage unforeseen

                              Hence the chameleon emerges

                        Commencing transformation

                  Altering its persona

               To command the situation

                  Like the chameleon in nature

                      We employ a disguise

                          Instinctively our defense

                              ‘Til a plan we can devise

     

     

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    Teardrops commented on Chameleons

    01-01-2011

    Very well written and loved the flow .I agree with the content we do have to change to fit in life Marie
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    julieannetx

    01/01/2011

    Thanks Marie! And I'm glad to have you as my new friend!

    Rhymer commented on Chameleons

    12-30-2010

    Always changing, depending on the situation. Excellent write.
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    julieannetx

    01/01/2011

    Thank you, Rhymer!

    Ming commented on Chameleons

    12-23-2010

    Excellent write, very insightful . I love this. . . -ming
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    julieannetx

    12/23/2010

    Glad you liked it! Thanks so much!

    REGINA2 commented on Chameleons

    12-22-2010

    I am saving this to my favorites. This is an awesome poem and very true.
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    julieannetx

    12/22/2010

    Thanks, Regina! I'm honored you are saving it. Julie

    HIP13044b commented on Chameleons

    12-22-2010

    I really enjoyed this insightful poem. Of course the format is very cool, but the poem itself really shines well. Life is filled with the unexpected, either adapt or be overcome. Nice job on this.
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    julieannetx

    12/22/2010

    Thank you! I truly appreciate your comments and your taking the time to read!

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