Philemon

Philemon paws at the glass door, 

Answering what call? 

No cat no dog no bird to catch, 

Going against his own self? 

Up against the pane, 

Reared and aroused. 

Bring him a toy of fluffy felt 

And he’ll forget the mirror world, 

No lure no mates no more.

Gecko

Gecko

Gecko is good.
Gecko eats insects.
Keeps the house clean.
Walks on the wall.
Sits on the ceiling,
Smacks and snacks.
Chirps like a bird,
Upside down.
Hides under the sink,
Feeds on junk.
Don't live on junk,
Stay good, stay useful.
Don't junk the bonds
That bind, that save us.
Now you're inside,
You'll end up outside,
Down from the wall,
Splat on the street,
Caught by the movement,
Unpredictable, unforeseen,
When what goes up
Comes crashing down,
Crushing,
Squishing.
Don't live your greed,
Stay good, stay humble,
Catch flies and gnats,
Catch bugs and roaches,
Live with us,
Not off us.
Gecko stay good.