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My Shadow

My shadow follows me to the depths of the sea and to dizzying mountain heights My shadow allows me to write free verse as opposed to rhyme My shadow urges me to read the NY Times So I can see all the terrible things going on in the world A blast of light Suddenly strikes! ! But my shadow will prevail He may bet he only real friend i have

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Date: 9/27/2019 8:33:00 PM
Beautifully put Matthew; our shadow follows us everywhere, inspires our muse and helps us in so many ways, yet you've thanked it.
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Date: 9/26/2019 5:09:00 PM
an interesting one, Matthew! Thinking of that old song "me and my shadow"
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