Chameleon

Hide amidst the colors; you blend in
 Each new background , your new friend.
 Scared stiff when danger is near
 If anyone looks you disappear.
 Afraid always of being true
  cause someone might see you, for YOU
    So how then can you condemn me
   Pass on judgement superiorly?
     How can you know, I dare you tell
  When with the wind , your skin you sell
   To hell with you saying I am weak
   pompous are the words you speak
  What standards have you, I don't meet
  When standing groundless on conceit?
 A superficial masquerade
  snobby queen her tongue a blade.
            Sheila Downs 2-13-00

                                      Copyright ©2001 Sheila Downs
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.

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