Jenish Somadas Poet Free verse

I lost him!

I lost my old friend—
the fear to live.

From as far back as I remember,
from the time I crawled,
from the time I brawled,
we woke each morning
and walked together,
like a shadow,
never apart.

He lived with me
all day long.
At night,
I slept beside him.

But now I realize
I lost my shadow somewhere.

Maybe he grew tired of me.
Maybe he found another.
Maybe he forgot me.
Or maybe
he is already dead.

Either way,
I lost him.

Now,
I live without fear.

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Gershon Wolf December 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM I really like this. Gets me to thinking... Maybe I should give up my Teddy Bear, finally.... OK. I'm gonna make it a New Year's Resolution.* ~ gw *P.S. This way, I won't have to follow through. lol. Jenish Somadas December 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM lol.. the smartest New Year’s resolution.. Thank you Gershon..

Michael Ramel December 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM I agree with Valsa, it took me until the end of the poem to get who you were lamenting, and then rejoicing over. Ahh sweet relief. Jenish Somadas December 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM Thank you Michael..

Valsa George December 17, 2025 at 5:20 AM I thought initially that you were lamenting over the loss of a dear friend. Only towards the end, I knew you were referring to Fear that followed you like a shadow. I am sure, you feel so relieved with his death. Great personification. Jenish Somadas December 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM Thank you Valsa for your visit and comment.. Yes I'm relieved..

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM Dear Jenish, I was struck by the way you personified fear as a lifelong companion and it makes the moment of “losing him” feel both liberating and strangely bittersweet. Freedom often comes not from conquering fear but from realizing it has quietly left us, and you captured that beautifully. Holiday, Blessings, Dear Jenish, Daniel Jenish Somadas December 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM Thank you Daniel for your kind words... Happy Holidays..