~ The Shadow Behind Me ~

- I will hide behind the shadow no more -

As I walk through the dimly lit night's veil,

A haunting presence, silent and frail.

Whispering secrets only I can hear,

The shadow hides behind me, ever near.

It follows me with every step I take,

A shapeless form, my fear does awake.

A spectral figure, lurking in my eyes,

A dark companion, lingering close by.

But with a turn to face this shadowed foe,

There stands a reflection of my own soul,

A mirror image, a part of me... I KNOW!

A hidden truth that I could now control.

So let the shadow linger at my side,

For in its darkness, I find where I reside.

                                                                               AEIOU-Ja

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I think we all carry some level of darkness within us, which may be only the awareness and fear of death. The speaker here is right, though; we can control it to a great extent

[S Jack JA]

Hi John,

Thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts with me. I completely agree with your viewpoint. When faced with something unavoidable, we must learn to live with it. Have a pleasant day!

[Ana Papaya]

It's important to face the darkness in order to understand it. Thank you for sharing this thought provoking write

[S Jack JA]

Hi Ana,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I'm glad you found my writing thought-provoking. You're absolutely right; facing our own darkness cann lead to a deeper understanding ouf ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, confronting the dark side is just a matter of taking a single twist and turn. Thanks again for taking the time to read and share your thoughts!.

[Ana Papaya]

You're welcome 🙂