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11/7/2025
Confronting Shadows
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Confronting Shadows
The city lights are often burning bright
but what may lurk in shadows of the night?
Around the corner lover's locked embrace
or homeless, roaming streets to find a place.
The laughter loudly heard from a night bar
or music sweetly playing from afar.
Could see some pretty girls walk down the street
excited at the prospects they might meet.
A stranger, who may reach out for a light
enjoy another cigarette's delight.
Perhaps you'll find a cat out on the prowl
Or hear a lonely dog release a howl.
The bustle of the people passing through
some slowly strolling down an avenue.
All making their own way throughout the night
in shadows, or by cities burning light.
The mysteries of city nights are held
Tight secrets all within its border shelled.
And to those out or others all alone
It matters not; they’ll all call city home.
Copyright © Christine Watts | Year Posted 2025
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