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My Shadow
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My Shadow |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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MY SHADOW It follows way behind me, when I face the coming day But then it walks in front a while to guide and show the way It turns with every action and mimics all I do A part of me on sun bright days when clouds allow it through At times it really seems so large, that I feel dwarfed compared But when it’s dull it seems to hide as if afraid and scared It flirts with light; dimensions; the time of day, our space Shading while in resting place, to leave then without trace My shadow is not just the trace of me that sun does make My shadow is my friend, my rock, a strength I’ll not forsake But it is only seen by some when light of ray displays My shadow lives the life of change, to show on brighter days My shadow is the hidden me that rarely people see That comes out just so often so to taste a little free It is my souls extension that does visit time to time Hidden or exposed to world, a part that’s always mine There’s sunshine deep within me where my shadow goes to walk Places that are warm and bright where we find time to talk Cast by rays of wishes and imaginations touch Shadows; little parts of us, reveal some truth as such |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
now I think you knew somehow that I would LOVE this one! So good to have you here writing again Rick  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Dixie, lovely to see you again my friend, I have many more poems, but many do seem too sad to share, thank you for sharing a little of your company here, very much enjoyed and appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
There’s sunshine deep within me where my shadow goes to walk Places that are warm and bright where we find time to talk Cast by rays of wishes and imaginations touch Shadows; little parts of us, reveal some truth as such Yes indeed my friend, there is sunshine within you, and a greatfulness for life...which comes in loud and clear when one reads you.... very much enjoyed this... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Rick, I love this...I think this is my life... and you are so smooth in your rhythm...a pleasure to read M |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Rick, I am putting this gem into my library. Wonderful. If you read my signature line you will know why. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
*smile* I can't help but think of Peter Pan when reading this wonderful poem....Maybe your shadow contains the mischievous part of you too...A delightful poem that made me smile...*big hugs* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My shadow is not just the trace of me that sun does make My shadow is my friend, my rock, a strength I’ll not forsake But it is only seen by some when light of ray displays My shadow lives the life of change, to show on brighter days ~*~ A poetic twist on yin and yang... and you knew I'd be drawn to it! Thank you Rick! |
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