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A HARMLESS WALL GECKO

wall gecko

I

I am a wall gecko

A harmless wall gecko

Whose life is seen

Even on screens

II

I am no chameleon

I can’t be a chameleon

Whose body mirrors

Its foes and friends

III

With wriggles to hide

Have pity on me

I don’t aim to hurt

Or kill a being

IV

I’m in your house

Where it’s safe to be

My place is on walls

And not in your bowls

V

If you see me in a bowl

Then I’ve lost my way

Don’t take my life

Please help me home

Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia (c) 2014

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9 replies on “A HARMLESS WALL GECKO”

I agree Cecilia, fear should not rule a person to kill harmless creatures. However, it is and has always been a common reaction throughout humanity. Fear rules the weak and permits them to commit horrible acts of violence through their ignorance. Whether that ignorance is against a person or another creator matters little, for ignorance and fear usually win the day. Many gardener snakes are senselessly killed here. They won’t hurt anyone and they control the rodent population but people see a snake and assume it is dangerous. Alas, humans are the most dangerous creator on the planet.

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Thank you very much Yoshiko. It is cruel although some can be a nuisance. The gecko here is a harmless child or being who tries to live and step on toes. The symbolism is to help others know who they are; harmless, and treat them well. I hope you are well.

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