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no colors of my own ... the worst kind of sad
I'm a Chameleon by visionary1234
Sad Poems writing prompt entry


Are you happy?

then I will allow myself to be happy too, for
I’m a chameleon
 
are you sad?  worried?

me too, me too!
 
why?


I don’t know - I never think or feel
for myself,
I just absorb your colors
because ... I’m afraid not to …

I’m a chameleon
living within the cellophane boundaries
of your dark and light
 
no colors of my own
until I die …
 
or you do
 
but then what?
 
fear
bright blood-red
and ragged

but at least it's a color
that will truly belong
 
only
to
me



Writing Prompt
Sadness has overcome us all at one time or another. Either caused by a relative or close friend's death or from the girl or guy that broke our heart or just life in general. We all handle situations differently, some good, some bad. This contest gives us the ability to explore this. Your poem can also play into other emotions that are common to writing like this such as anger or depression.

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Author Notes
A chameleon is a lizard-like creature and master of camouflage - it absorbs the colors of its surroundings, blending in perfectly ...

     

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