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I’m like a chameleon 
I don’t mean to be
Happy when with you 
but also happy with just me

My colors change to match 
The seasons and the breeze
I’m down for whatever
Happy go lucky at peace

I’m easygoing until you know
I’m needed to be hard and cold
You may or may not be bold
Enough to see my inner child grow

I’ll play the game until the end
Bounce with joy no matter who wins
For I know we will continue to blend
Making new rules new game new sin

I admit I’m a naughty neon girl
Born again but stuck in the world 
It’s more what I do in my mind
Not what you see if you are kind

If I really was a truly free soul
I’d pawn my body and heart of gold
And become a body-less being 
A Cupid of sorts with love so freeing

But here I am a chameleon soul
In my nightclub life dancing on a pole
Happy to glide in the music solo 
In my eyes is a haunting you know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What with the tempting title and the wink-wink poem, I can't believe I'm only the second to comment. Are we all prudes here now?... At any rate, great piece of poetry, Karen. Well-done. ~ Gershon
Jones Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I appreciate the comments just as much I appreciate rude people NOT commenting Gershon lol! Hugs thanks for always being encouraging
Delegans Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Really enjoyed this one, Karen! Love how you presented the humanity of being a bit of everything.
Jones Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Thank you Christopher!
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