I See You In the Shadows

I see you in the shadows
something misshapen
moving through the dark.
I am not afraid of what you are
just come here closer
reach out for my hand
and I will do what I can
to release your confined....

No more tears, no hiding in fears.
No more pain, no longer insane.

I see you in the shadows
where looks are deceiving.
You're a gentle monster
would never harm a fly.
You are not a vampire
fearful of the sunlight
just come here closer to me
I am reaching out my hand
take it, step up into the sun....

Warmth to feel, know it is real.
No more sorrow, with love in tomorrow.

I see you in the shadows
and I see a reflection of me
cause I've been there
lived a life of solitude
away from prying eyes.
All I wished for was a hand
to come closer to pull me
free from the depths
and reintroduce me to day....

A shy smile, hidden for awhile.
Ran away from home, now left to roam.

I see you in the shadows
you are beautiful to me
we are all blemished
on the surface and deep inside.
Come to me, even closer now
your hand rests in mine
I feel your trust grow
you break away from the shell....

A new start, a revived heart.
We are free, no more shadows to see.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 8/19/2015 1:08:00 AM
Striking piece you have written. Going to favs ;) Thank you for reading my Flikering Shadows
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2015 10:37:00 PM
You're welcome, Debbie. Thank you for your nice comments... I really appreciate the fav :)
Date: 6/20/2015 3:32:00 AM
Nice one,I really enjoyed reading.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/23/2015 2:15:00 PM
I am so glad you did, Austin. Thank you!
Date: 6/9/2015 11:59:00 AM
I see myself in shadows always looks like you have no more
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/13/2015 6:26:00 PM
I lived in the shadows for a long time and most of them have left me now. It was a great feeling when that freedom finally came after so many years.
Date: 4/30/2015 11:01:00 AM
A very good work that has true depth..I enjoyed reading it today..Thanks for stopping by my work..Sara
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/3/2015 2:01:00 PM
You're welcome, Sara. Thank you for stopping by mine, as well. I really appreciate your kind comments :)
Date: 4/29/2015 11:46:00 PM
Does that mean you lifted the restraining order? LOL Seriously, I felt the beauty and love in this poem, loved it!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/2/2015 7:10:00 PM
Yes, Arthur, all is forgiven :) I really appreciate your nice comments here. Thank you!
Date: 4/26/2015 7:40:00 PM
deep poem of feeling Kelly it is superb hugs 7
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/29/2015 7:50:00 PM
Thank you, Shadow. I appreciate your comments very much! Hugs :)
Date: 4/26/2015 8:42:00 AM
Beautiful and so touching Kelly -a poem of hope - time to move out of the shadows and into the light:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/28/2015 5:50:00 PM
Change is the only way to bring happiness when we're in a dark place... Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, Jan. I appreciate it. Hugs :)
Date: 4/26/2015 7:29:00 AM
- A deep and touching poems, Kelly - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/28/2015 5:30:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. I really appreciate your kindness... Hugs :)
Date: 4/25/2015 10:38:00 PM
Kelly, a heartfelt poem a 7 for your moving write. Blessing Eve
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/27/2015 9:28:00 PM
Thank you for your kindness and giving my poem a 7 rating. I appreciate it, Eve!
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