What Is A Shadow
I always wanted to know why my dad said never play with your shadow ?
What Is A Shadow
My shadow mystically follows me,
A silent twin, where none can see.
But what is a shadow, I often ask,
A fleeting figure, a haunting mask?
Sometimes it frightens, dark and still,
A creeping echo against my will.
Stretching long as the sun dips low,
Or fading fast where the bright lights go.
Is it my spirit, my soul’s disguise,
A mirror cast by the sunlit skies?
Or is it a ghost, a past unknown,
Forever bound, yet always alone?
It dances with me in moonlit beams,
Appearing real but born of dreams.
Why does a shadow follow me?
Is it a ghost, or only the inner me?
The inspiration for this poem comes from my Dad. He used to tell me off for playing with my shadow on the wall. When I asked why ? he would simply say, No you do not play with your shadow ever ?
About the Creator
Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Comments (1)
What a way of perceiving an or your own shadow. Great work. Maybe your dad thought if you play with your shadow your shadow would take over you.