The Tragedy of My Shadow.

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    The Tragedy of My Shadow.

     Lightly the darkness I ring.
    Faintly visible --
    the outer darkness --
    To cast tenderness on the darkness within.

    When they speak,
    I soundlessly echo.

    I am movement,
    without consciousness.

    Lightly the darkness I ring...

    I am the butterfly's wings
    Unable to stop should I want to.

    I am your foot --
    Movement without thought.

    Shadow, shadow!

    I am neither strong nor smart
    Fluttering with the light

    But how you cannot cast me aside!

    For where you go, I am.

    And where you rest, I rest.

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    ESSENCEOFLOVE commented on The Tragedy of My Shadow.

    10-06-2010

    The way you put the words together in this one is exquisite. Great job!
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    Jammin

    10/07/2010

    Thank you for taking the time to read this humble poem. I look forward to reading your poetry! Jammin

    WordSlinger commented on The Tragedy of My Shadow.

    10-06-2010

    Great poem from start to finish, brilliant, thank you WS
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    Jammin

    10/07/2010

    I always love to hear compliments from WS. Thank you.

    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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