I Am Your Shadow

Monkey see, monkey do! I'm a great mimic that comes alive, only when you do. I follow your lead, and sometimes you follow mine. When you turn your back to me, I still tag along. I'm perpetually tethered to you, as though I'm your guardian angel. I keep you company in your loneliest moments. I do feel ignored by you notwithstanding our life-long togetherness. We've been inseparable since your birth and I'll be buried with you. Tell me your innermost secrets; I'll never share it I disappear into oblivion; in the absence of light. Is that why you never pay attention to me? I silhouette so you would notice me Why? Because you have a tendency to forget I exist. If I had the tiniest sliver of a voice, and you could somehow hear it, I'd coax you to dance with me out on a bright sunny afternoon. Just don't chase after me, you'll never catch me. Don't reach to grab me, you'll never seize me. I'm your shadow... Date written and posted: 11/18/2018