Reptiles and Us

When neighbor fields are plowed, sowed, and irrigated The reptiles enter our homes feeling accepted They move around within, as though unobstructed When neighbor fields are plowed, sowed, and irrigated They sleep on our beds as though feeling protected They play with our children mentally connected When neighbor fields are plowed, sowed, and irrigated The reptiles enter our homes feeling accepted We are poor our homes are not costly constructed Our beds are not cozy and sophisticated We are nomads and our tents are often shattered Reptiles do not hurt us as they feel well trusted When neighbor fields are plowed, sowed, and irrigated The reptiles enter our homes feeling accepted 16 July 2021