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Shadow Play

Lying there across the bed right next to me, you sleep, I so adore your presence and the company you keep. Just a shadow you may be made of fantasies and such, Still I do believe you're real while imagining your touch. Every night I see you there draped in a gray shaded hue, playing with my heart and mind not alone when it's me and you. At dawn, yes you must disappear and leave me to face the day, but, a thrill comes near twilight when I know the shadows play.

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Bl Devnath

Date: 4/23/2016 3:12:00 PM

A heartfelt poem read from you my lovely friend. A 7 for resurrection of shadow in to living dream. Loved always, bl

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/14/2016 7:40:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, BL.

Samiha Zubair

Date: 8/23/2015 2:01:00 PM

With a sweet sensitive touch how you expressed the beauty of love to even survive on shadow of your loved one

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/31/2015 10:13:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for your nice comments. I really appreciate it :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/25/2015 12:12:00 AM

I love shadow play too. A great work painting.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/29/2015 9:29:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, M.L., I do appreciate it :)

Hannington Mumo

Date: 7/20/2015 1:30:00 AM

This incisive poem must titillate the mind of any genuine lover of superior craft. A well-deserved 7+!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/24/2015 11:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Hannington. Your kind comments really meant a lot to me!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/17/2015 10:03:00 PM

Wow Kelly, this is so beautiful, love the flow and sentiment of this poem! A7

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/23/2015 10:34:00 PM

It means a lot to get a "wow" from you, Arthur. Thank you so much!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2015 2:54:00 PM

this is a very sweet one for loving oneself! It reminds me of my "me, myself and I" poem. You have to love yourself , face the day and come back to the shadow play (very catchy title). btw, I am so glad you liked LIlah. I am just in love with that name!!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/23/2015 1:15:00 PM

Thanks for entering my contest with such a lovely poem, Andrea. The name Lilah is special to me, too. It is my cousin's name... I really appreciate your kind comments on this poem :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/15/2015 2:01:00 PM

This has such a delicate and melancholy feel. I loved it !! PS.....a big thank you for my placement in your contest, Kelly !!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 9:24:00 PM

Thanks, Carrie. I'm so glad you did!... You're very welcome. I appreciate your participation in my contest :)

Carol Eastman

Date: 7/15/2015 11:42:00 AM

A great poem... And Thank you for the contest... The results were a VERY interesting read!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 9:21:00 PM

You're very welcome, Carol. Thank you for entering! This was not an easy contest to judge, but I did enjoy the variety of poems and poets who participated!

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/15/2015 10:56:00 AM

Imaginative piece with a surprise twist, and I'm sure you know what will play in the reader's mind! Good one, Kelly. Thank you once again for sponsoring the contest. hugs!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 9:17:00 PM

You're welcome, Kim. Thanks so much for participating!... I also appreciate your nice comments on this poem. Hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/15/2015 8:40:00 AM

Oops, I got caught up in your poem and forgot to say thanks for my placement in your contest.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 8:52:00 PM

You're welcome :) Thanks so much for entering!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/15/2015 8:39:00 AM

This is cool! I like how your imagination paints pictures!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 8:50:00 PM

I always appreciate your kind words, Rick. Thank you!

Constance La France

Date: 7/14/2015 10:16:00 PM

Kelly, very deep and emotional with longing love, well done 7 and I want to thank you so much for my wonderful placement in your Woman Only Contest, I am honored

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/20/2015 11:59:00 PM

You're very welcome, Broken Wings! Thanks for entering my contest and for your nice comments on this poem.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/14/2015 12:58:00 PM

the mystery of loving so splendidly scribed with a rare surprise in the end, kelly.. wow!.. huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/20/2015 11:54:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem. I do appreciate it, Nette! ...hugs :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/13/2015 9:48:00 AM

a BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY OF IMAGERY. MY COMPLIMENTS, KELLY

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/17/2015 9:53:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Ralph. I really do appreciate it!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/11/2015 9:47:00 AM

Kelly, the nearness of someone we love... wow but the twist!!! nice~Olive ELoisa

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/16/2015 1:10:00 PM

Thank you for your nice comments, Olive Eloisa. I appreciate them very much!

Daver Austin

Date: 7/9/2015 11:28:00 AM

Good one, Kelly. Lots of imagination and mystery here, and so well written. Love, daver

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/15/2015 11:54:00 PM

Thank you for the nice comments. I appreciate it, Daver!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/8/2015 5:14:00 PM

fascinating poem with lovely imagery Kelly - good luck in the contest:-) I REALLY like this take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx 7

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/14/2015 12:02:00 AM

I'm happy that you liked this one, Jan. Thank you for your kind comments and good luck wishes! Hugs :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/8/2015 3:16:00 PM

Wonderful poetry, flows so well, and a joy to read...

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/13/2015 11:54:00 PM

Thank you so much! I appreciate your nice comments, Harry!

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/7/2015 11:49:00 AM

Very well written. Your feelings surface and carry the emotional force behind your words. Emile.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/9/2015 6:08:00 PM

I truly appreciate your nice comments, Emile. Thank you so much!