For The Lizards

Outside my garden window in a tiny hidden place
Funny little lizards soak up the sun's embrace
Smiling, playful emeralds grace my window pane
Lap up drops of water from a gentle summer rain
Bobbing heads, flashing throats, jumping up and down
Defending what is theirs they claim, those silly little clowns
They tickle me with laughter from my early childhood days
When I had kept them prisoner inside a small glass cage
And now I ask forgiveness for the ignorance of youth
I would have never held you captive had I known the truth
Long years have I slaved blood sweat and tears
To make our friendship new
My garden is my treasure and my humble gift to you.