Brave Shadow
My shadow stood brave upon the wall
watching the child
stumble and fall
arms extended
for protection
blows landing
from every direction
crumbled in
a crying heap
my shadow doesn’t
even weep
purple welts
on body so small
My shadow stood brave upon the wall
Copyright © Stephanie Stanley | Year Posted 2016
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