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chased into the pouring rain
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chased into the pouring rain |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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I want my shadow to set me free. But maybe that cannot be. My conscience follows too closely, it makes me want to run. For I am guilty of ignoring your pain, too focussed sometimes on my own gain. And now my shadow chases me out into the pouring rain. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderfully visual concept you've captured in this thought-provoking piece Midnightsun, very much enjoyed your thoughts!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you so much, Kit, for reading and for being here so passionately for the rest of us. You definitely don't have to run from your shadow. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
yes, running from anything is virtually impossible, because in the long run you must face shadows and light. Thank you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun, Interesting, enjoyed the read. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lady, thanks. It's true, we cannot run and hide, for the shadows stay close by. Seymour, you really do see more. Thanks for reading. |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Enjoyed! We can run, but I find that we just take it with us. smiles ~Marie~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, and you are right, even Nike's can't outrun my shadow. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Maybe you'll get lucky and it will be a dreary winter. lol Enjoyed this alot! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at your reply, Duncan. Winter is being capricious here... playing some kind of hide and go peek game, now it's winter, now it's not. It snowed last weekend, poured rain today. But dreary? LOL. I dare you to come and watch the aurora at -40F and the sled dog races in late winter. Now the city...that can be dreary. Thanks for reading. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, You know, my recollection of Seattle is there ain't much shadow in the rain. I really liked the concept of this poem. A little brain teaser. Nice job. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Great write Kacy And now my shadow chases me out into the pouring rain And I'd love to see the Aurora up there, but I'm a wimp..minus 40 weather...all I can say is brrrrrrrrrrr If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Love the reasoning in this and it's so true! Very well done!! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
It seems when we try to run from our shadow it always ends up in front of us somehow. This is a very thought provoking poem. I love it. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, Tracey, ethome, startime  Thanks for reading this. I forgot about this shadowy poem. And do you where your shadow is today? |
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