My shadow’s the laziest thing in the world
When I wake up – its still in bed all curled
I suppose it’s taking rest and preparing for the day
When it follows me like a faithful dog that cant be kept at bay.
It’s the most tenacious thing I’ve ever come across
And always jumps ahead of me making me feel cross
It stays with me throughout the day, but does nothing more
Than sticking to me, and irritating me to the core.
It’s of the same build and shape that I am made of
And however much I try, it can never be chased off
For it loves me dearly indeed as all of you know
And its love, by perpetually staying with me, does show..
And the strangest thing about it – I’m sure you will agree
Is the way it grows tall or small – unlike you or me
For sometimes it blows itself up faster than a balloon can
Whilst at others it gets so small, that its not worth accompanying a man..
Well, but whatever it does I am mighty fond of it
For when I stand it stands, and when I sit, it sits
I’m sure all of you will appreciate such a fan
Even if you feel dubious, let me assure you, you can..