The shadows in my room are my companions
confidants that know my darkest thoughts
Never have they broken or abandoned
if I go down, together, we get caught
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They linger near my bed to stay connected
where I go, they are sure to follow too
The only ones I know who won't reject me
faithfully they endure - what I go through
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In sun or shade they wait to give me counsel
my desires are their only goal
Tracing my demands in colored pencil
connecting me until I am made whole
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As the sun goes down,
a light keeps them here with me
No matter if I smile or if I frown
They come willingly, seeing just what I see
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Dark and lovely shadows on the ground
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Comments (7)
Beautiful piece. Well done.
Thank you😊💕
So many things that the light doesn't know! What an amazing piece!!!
I really enjoyed this poem. Very touching, loved the imagery of the lines "Tracing my demands in colored pencil connecting me until I am made whole"
Such an endearing poem. (Though I fear that me, myself & I AND my shadow might all reject me, lol.)
Sometimes, they're all we have. Very well done, Kelli!
Nice one😉