My shadow

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..