Confronting Shadows

Look closely at shadows following you shading footfalls with a soft Lapis blue Bits of yesterday mixed with tomorrow Shadows reflecting days we could borrow They belie the memories that we find in their whispers of all those left behind moments becoming shadows of our days twisting, turning as our hair fills with greys Shadows of moments that we now regret. Promises that became waves at sunset. Shadows of life we would gladly repeat. A perfect world where we could again meet. Alas, like shadows, wishes never last As we hold them, they fade into the past. Shadows mirror time, bending now with age In life, shadows fall on every page. Confronting shadows, I study each one There are many I have kept from the sun It's too late now for changes to be made. When shadows occur, I'll put them in shade.