image generated by author using Midjourney
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Every time I rise, you
close in on me,
like a dark shadow;
intercepting me,
preventing me from shining bright,
stealing my thunder,
eclipsing each moment that was meant to be mine.
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About the Creator
Randy Baker
Poet, author, essayist.
My Vocal "Top Stories":
* The Breakers Motel * 7 * Holding On * Til Death Do Us Part * The Fisherman
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Comments (9)
I loved this...makes me think of a video I saw of a little boy who sees, for the first time, his shadow is following him...and he can't get away from it.
Awesome story and emotional love it
So heartbreaking! I loved it!
Neat. I sense the frustration in the text - which is great.
Really loved the image to start! And I felt like this was some kind of origin backstory for a dark superhero. Well done!!
There's always "that one." Great take on the challenge!
Gorgeous!
Ow! This is sweet Randy.
Oh wowser. This is magnificent, Randy. From that stirring image to your evocative words...so much said in so few words. Brilliance.