Why are you only there in the light?
Do I have to stay in the dark to escape
Your menacing presence?
Or are you a menace?
So silently you travel with me,
But darkness kills you.
You don’t seem to harm me,
Or want to hurt me in any way.
As the light intensifies you become darker,
But as soon as the light is gone
You disappear as if a shadow.
- Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: April 5th, 2022 01:14
- Comment from author about the poem: Where do shadows go.
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 32
- Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek
Comments9
Reminds of one of my dhildren who ased when we put off the light: 'Who put the dark light on?'
Children say such wonderful things Michael.
Andy
Good write Gold.
Thanks Orchi
I rather like the innocent childlike quality you have captured here Andy ..
Much appreciated Neville, thank you.
Andy
But do you see shadows in daylight beneath an overcast sky. Shadows fear dissipated light and hide in cupboards and beneath cars.
It depends on how overcast your sky is d a.
Andy
Good answer from a man walking in sunshine LOL. Stay out of the shadows and enjoy those rays.
light, is a concept
that's so complex, like
which came first
shadow or light
if no light
would we know
darkness exists
if no darkness
would we need light,
why do we fear darkness
but spend six to eight hours
everyday
in self-induced, complete darkness
and cherish
the dreams, it gifts...
(thanks Andy
an intriguing read)
Good questions Mek, thank you.
Andy
Very good write andy!
Thank you Christina. most kind.
Andy
Wow quite the observation. Shadows are so strange, it’s like a replica of us just silently watching. Wonderful job!
Most kind Rocky, thank you.
Andy
Dear Andy,
Very interesting poem and loved your conceptualization !!
Glad you enjoyed it VS, thank you.
Andy
I think think that shadows are our inner selves trying to be brought forth into the light
Very likely Melissa, that light is always within us.
Andy
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