the possum clings to the wall of the building
so still with fear it could be dead
its claws dig into rock and mortar
it hangs like a trophy
in the school yard children have noticed
they form a half circle around it
only the brave walk towards it, look
and retreat back
a few suggest taunts
a few back down
the rest gaze, silently
this is an exhibition
the possum is on show
the children acknowledge its fear, their fear
the possum acknowledges its own