Shadows are Rather Stiff

flyingfish

hard-edged, 
all telling,
not fibbing
nor forgiving.
The mind's eye is blind 
to the shadowy-side 
we carry in ruck-sacks behind
our backs.
Shadows are brutally honest,
dark and gloomy,
sketches of self in outline,
that we would rather lose
'cause they can't be
colored in.

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Quote from 'Peter Pan' (Disney)

Wendy said: “Oh, Peter, I knew you’d come back! I saved your shadow for you. Oh, I do hope it isn’t rumpled. You know, you look exactly the way I thought you would. A litter taller perhaps.”

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  • Author: John Richard Anderson (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 9th, 2021 00:05
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  • Goldfinch60

    Those shadows can show us the real person as they cannot lie.

    Andy

    • flyingfish

      Thanks for that. Thanks for reading. Cheers and best wishes

    • SureshG

      By light is revealed ones shadow. A haunting piece indeed.

      • flyingfish

        The saga of Peter Pan's lost shadow and sew is delightful, probably with no more intended than fun. Thanks for the comment. Best Wishes

      • Saxon Crow

        Joharis window all the way!

        • flyingfish

          I looked it up (11), thanks



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