In God’s Name

A Poem

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It once betrayed its lord for
peace that would not come,
though peace was sent
Impatient darkness, hidden
from his kindly government
We know the cold chameleon
begs its question,
I am sure of it:
“When will he relent?”

To gather courage from his words
It decorates its space in thirds
with mentions of its master’s name
How carefully its fingers trace,
absurd embrace of cowardice
“Am I afraid of love or blame,”
it asks, in God’s name