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Shadow of Death

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Tall dark and handsome, a selfie

My shadow flirts with the sun As I caress the darkness We are one and separate As my shadow smiles Anxiety suffocates me The shadow will soon fade I shall die One happy, one not

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P.M. Richter

Date: 7/12/2019 10:12:00 AM

Excellent poem Arthur + Fav.

Susan Jeavons

Date: 1/22/2019 10:18:00 AM

Arthur, I enjoyed the imagery and the way you separated your shadow from yourself. Blessings, Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 2/13/2018 10:58:00 PM

but a hundred years from now death will have to wait... If the shadow could speak since it is ahead of you to tell you what your next step will be.. hum

Beejadhur Sewumber

Date: 11/6/2017 11:48:00 AM

Good write.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/24/2017 5:34:00 PM

Um... Arthur, we will always have our shadow sun or no sunshine. The shadow is always with us. yes i do like this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Gary Bateman

Date: 10/1/2017 2:55:00 PM

Arthur, An extraordinary metaphor here with the "Shadow of Death." Laser-like descriptive -- and most excellent!! A FAVE TOO!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:16:00 PM

Hi there Gary, much appreciated!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/1/2017 11:31:00 AM

I missed this one, deep and, believe it or not, curious.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:15:00 PM

Thank you Sunlite!

Carole Duet

Date: 9/28/2017 10:33:00 PM

Weird and yet wonderful poem. And, I hope you are well. Take care, Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:06:00 PM

Thank you Carole.

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/26/2017 6:42:00 AM

My friend, your every presentation here shows poetic genius and immensity of talent. For this short poem to have such impact and force(as it clearly does), reveals a depth in character and poetic fervor of its creator. A fav and thanks- this inspires me to write today, when I had previously thought not to do so.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:06:00 PM

Hi Robert, appreciate your kind words!

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/24/2017 9:19:00 PM

A deep and thought provoking poem Arthur. An amazing write. Enjoyed!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:05:00 PM

Thanks Susan

Lin Lane

Date: 9/23/2017 1:57:00 PM

Your shadow sounds a bit busy, and your title made me think of Psalms. It would be better if you're the one who smiles and not your shadow.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:05:00 PM

Thank you Lin :)

Carol B.

Date: 9/23/2017 1:42:00 PM

Wishing you everlasting sun. Arthur you have many friends and many fans of your poetry. This is as Francine has said very thought provoking. :). A fav.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/19/2017 9:01:00 PM

Thank you so much Carol!