Human Shadow

~DEEP  SHADOW~

No eyes to interpret the melodic phrases
One soulless heart wondering
No grip against gravity
Shadows lurking to find its own
Searching and lost with no light
A presence with no skin, slithering in the dark

Feeling the longing of attachment 
Aching for the touch of you
Slipping out of the fingertips of reality
No motion, no spine, a silent part of you 
Plants with no seed
A deep desire, human's come with need

Watching each and every trend with no mess
Envious of life from the human lips
Smelling the breath, out the human mouth
Speaking in tongue 

Go, come into the light
I need you, my label 
The only one by my side
Draw a face where I lay
I am that  part of you 
No need to call me a silhouette
A blueprint of good taste, of me and you
When your tears flow 
I long the feelings inside
Three times the sorrow
That moment you confide my way

I may not have human flesh
However, I throw away upon you like shade
Admitting to being stepped on like pavement
I am naught but a phantom, a bitterness of tone
But in death will we be torn apart
You are the one conceived, to be alone
At every end

At night, once the lights are out
 beneath you, I stay
Destined to walk, the walk
Side by side, 
One day I will thank you
For guding me


BY: PD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Thornton Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 5:40 AM
Awesome write Linda!! My favorite lines are I am naught but a phantasm, a bitterness of tone But in death will we be torn apart You are the one convinced, to be alone Amazingly poetic and the meter and pace made reading it (I actually had to recite it out loud to hear the lyrical tone) a joy.. Nice. And thank you for your comment. Much appreciated
A   Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Thanks TPS, for the featured poem...PD
Delaney Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Always awesome PD Congrats on being featured on the homepage Loved always SuZ
Crawford Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 10:07 PM
LOVE IT
Martinez Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I love your take on dualism here. One (shadow) can't exist without the other (body). I love the ending "one day I will thank you". Great work!! Totally my style of writing!
Davis Avatar
August 19, 2014 at 11:13 PM
PD This is a deep write with an undertone of sadness and some hidden love thrown in. Thank you for the nice comment on my Mermaid poem.
Duncan Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 7:52 PM
another awesome write PD ;} glad you liked my dark woods ;}
Seal Avatar
April 4, 2013 at 1:51 PM
You are a very artistic writer Dark One, I love this line, 'when i wish you could confide in me', I think our shadows could tell us a lot about ourselves, loved the whole thing. Now, dare I ask how you can make a man cook? ok, soooooo weak lol, How? Take care, Regard Richard
Horsman Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM
strong poem -, like the shadow touch, brilliant...
Falotico Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM
SEXY TREAT.....
Angel Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Great poem!! :] Ignore the last guys poem he's just jelous of your amazing skil and talent :] well I sure am hehe Love dark angel
Williams Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 5:54 AM
well, well, well, what do we have here, someone who calls themselves "poet destroyer". I laughed so much I almost wet my pants. Christ almighty how far up your own butt can you go. I read some of your work, flippin' awful mate, just awful, I bet you love being on this site and so anonymously faceless. I will be giggling about you for the rest of the day.. hows that ego doing huh ? My god what a laugh, not so amusing when you get stomped on is it LOL cracked me up no end poet destroyer ha ha ha
Eggins Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Wow this is my favourite so far dark dark write but its got a vein of passion running through it well done love Jayne
Chachere Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 8:13 PM
haha, i like your name! it's pretty!! & sm reply! sorry i didn't see it sooner.lol(: i would be honored. -always
Knop Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Enjoyed reading your write, P.D.! You sure have a blessed pen! Thank you for your ongoing comments I appreciate and have a nice Sunday...Gert
K. Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 10:28 PM
You really got me thinking with this one PD! I sure admire your writing style--you shift from serious to thought provoking to amusing and it's really quite impressive :) looking forward to reading your entry for Constance's contest--I wonder what your theme is?
Neels Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Great write and thought provoking - rgds Wilma
Green Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Intriguing, I want to hear more of this story... perhaps a part 2?
Mills Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Thank you for the recent comment. This poem is very lingusitically inclined. Have a good day! Susan
Chachere Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 8:04 AM
sounds touching. for someone you really care for and want to reach out to.a longing of attactchment is somehow always better when you don't actually have them in your arms. im going to read more of your poems now. im sorry for my absence.lol this week i had a bit too much of a "blast" and lost myself in the moment. i'll be posting a new poem today. maybe two. i just have to edit them on mircrosoft. i hope your saturday is filled with peace P.D. -Always&Forever Lynette
Kendrick Avatar
May 14, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this one...Not really sure your theme here but good write...Keep the creative pen flowiing...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
May 14, 2010 at 4:00 AM
most mothers are thankless...so sad
Kapoor Avatar
May 14, 2010 at 3:32 AM
A flash of beauty endowed with sadness and aloofness. You have made this poem a unique beautiful write with intriguing dialogues very nicely penned by you my friend. Great write. And I am so thankful for your most precious comments on The Sounds of Summer & Patradoot. Perhaps you have not yet seen its part 5. Love & best wishes
A  Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 10:37 AM
YOU GOT a ( S.M. ) FROM ME. IT WILL MAKE U LAUGH. I PASTE SOMETHING 4 UU AND U L.O.L. ARE YOU NOT ON RIGHT NOW!!! look 4 me!!! nice,, U R not responding,,Irma :- ) ANSWER 2 MY S.M.
Chircop Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Thankyou for this beauty you gave us,it brings much comfort knowing someone is there,not just a silhouette,awesome,frm the heart,going to my favs,Charma
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