Shadows

Shadows

A Poem by Mai L Nissen
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Bittersweet moments...

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Shadows trapped
inside my cheerful heart.
Sorrow escapes my mind;
Yet safely kept
in a distant corner of my breast.
My heart sings,
grief mingled with joy
in a dissonant symphony

Silent shapes
dancing on the wall;
Soft movements
forming shades in light;
Across the wall,
across the sky;
Distinguishing dark from light.
Embarking on a journey,
soft shadows,
embracing the world
for a moment
- Before giving way
to the nakedness;
The water withdraws,
leaves the sand bare.

Mai L. Nissen, November 2012

© 2015 Mai L Nissen


Author's Note

Mai L Nissen
Art by Ditte Løfgren
http://ditteloefgren.com


I welcome any constructive criticism

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Beautiful poem dear Poet.
"- Before giving way
to the nakedness;
The water withdraws,
leaves the sand bare."
I like how you write. I feel a sense of Hemingway longing in your words. Things wished for and missed.
The three closing lines could stand alone. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Mai L Nissen

9 Years Ago

All that praise in your reviews - it is most flattering and also appreciated - yet I fear it may spo.. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

Good to be spoiled. I enjoyed your poetry and I found your wordpress site. A good day.



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Beautiful poem dear Poet.
"- Before giving way
to the nakedness;
The water withdraws,
leaves the sand bare."
I like how you write. I feel a sense of Hemingway longing in your words. Things wished for and missed.
The three closing lines could stand alone. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Mai L Nissen

9 Years Ago

All that praise in your reviews - it is most flattering and also appreciated - yet I fear it may spo.. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

Good to be spoiled. I enjoyed your poetry and I found your wordpress site. A good day.

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Mai L Nissen
Mai L Nissen

Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark



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