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Alone's Shadow
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Alone's Shadow |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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alone's shadow haunts creeps and slithers within my eternal soul for succor that I cannot give him I wish for alone's shadow to go away he's not needed anymore since her alone's shadow doesn't understand has trouble with the concept of being alone, alone sad really alone's shadow has been beside me for all these years he was much needed in those days without alone's shadow I don't care to surmise what might have happened but he was there a cold comfort for a shadow cannot radiate heat either physically or spiritually all it can do is assure you that you aren't completely alone though I've had alone's shadow with me a long time I have no need for him now I have her the hours when she and I are not in touch alone's shadow thinks he sees a chance to be redeemed to come back to the only home he's ever known not possible I refuse him I do believe I heard him curse recently that worries me all these years I've not heard a peep out of him he was . . . just there I realized one day he was becoming a nuisance hovering around as he was wont to do he was doing more harm than good he didn't do anything except remind me that I was alone I began to disrespect him I know that had to hurt can shadows hurt I think mine can still . . . even if she hadn't appeared in my life I wanted him to leave me how do you make your shadow leave the problem was gigantic and was driving me crazy couldn't kill him because, when it was all said and done alone's shadow is me, my inner self she solved my problem enter her, depart alone's shadow simple will he ever come back is the question the answer is too horrible to even think about ©December 2, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
"all it can do is assure you that you aren't completely alone" You know, this really reached out and grabbed me. For me, it's a two-edged sword...railing against alone, and pulling it closer like a child would a blanket. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
".railing against alone, and pulling it closer like a child would a blanket." Absolutely, Nicole, you have hit the right spot. Thank you so much for stopping here and visiting. Have a great weekend. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
a most haunting state we all do feel at times that seems to choose us when we are most vulnerable the poem relates on a human level to all |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, EmmaRose, the Alone's Shadow does seem to seek us out when our defenses are down and we can't reject it. Thank you for your kind words. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Though the theme is very serious and melancholic, I think your approach to your "Alone's Shadow" is simply fantastic, dear Jerry. A reassurance of some kind, provided by your own defense system. Excellent work. Love, Margherita  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
One of your better writes, my friend...extremely well presented. j. |
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Just_little_Old_Me Junior Member
since 2011-11-24
Posts 40Roermond, The Netherlands |
Incredible writing! I love the feel of lovecraftian despair mixed with a pinch of Poe... My fave form of poetry, Dark and Deep... Kind Regards, Jean-Phillippe! Like Night needs Day |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Margherita, your comments are so very kind, and I thank you deeply for them. Yes, indeed, we do construct our own inner defenses when we are left naked and alone in the world. <><> Coming from you that is high praise, jwesley, and I very much appreciate it. <><> Thank you, Jean-Phillippe!, for reading and commenting on my poetry, it means a lot. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I wish for alone's shadow to go away" "she solved my problem enter her, depart alone's shadow simple will he ever come back is the question the answer is too horrible to even think about" The read was interesting. Problem solved? I hope so, Jerry. Take care!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi JL. The problem is solved. I hope. Thank you for reading and commenting and asking the pertinent question. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is one of your best (maybe the best) writes ,Jerry. A keeper. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Ida, for your wonderful comment and declaration, both touch my heart. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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