Creeping along the hallowed hall <br />There to be seen by one and all <br />Is an old world lizard <br />That, like Dorothy's wizard <br />Has a highly developed ability <br />To change color with impunity. <br /> <br />This slow moving creature has evolved <br />As she's gained weight and aged <br />Until now she's know by all <br />To be able to avoid a sudden fall. <br />For you see her prehensile tail <br />Is like a cushion or a sail <br />And gives her a certain presence <br />Even when it made no difference. <br /> <br />Known for her long extensible tongue <br />Capturing bodies as she moves along. <br />A trail of dead ones seems to amass <br />Wherever it is that she's seen to pass. <br />Some fell on their sword, as in suicide <br />Others, empties with no where else to hide. <br /> <br />Her protruding eyes give her a quick view, <br />Being able to rotate them, she sees what's new. <br />Which gives her an advantage over the other lizards <br />That creep along the cavernous building's innards. <br /> <br />It's rumored that her mate <br />Will, like all males meet with a precipitous fate <br />When his role's been accomplished <br />Which is to see that the species is replicated. <br />And billy-bob will pass from view <br />As the public bids him adieu. <br /> <br />So it is that madam - Hillicrat, <br />The 'arkie' chameleon that grows so fat <br />Awaiting the title that is her due <br />And the others? They'll pass from view.<br /><br />Sidi J. Mahtrow<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-hillicrat/
