In My Shadow

In my shadow stands the best of who I am
A part of me that I am proud to be
He follows me everywhere I go
And says he wants to grow to be like me

In my shadow stands the answer to all my dreams
A part of me that's learned from my mistakes
And as he watches everything I do
He doesn't know what a better me he makes

In my shadow stands a blessing from above
A part of me that makes me want to live
To let him know exactly how I feel
And show him all the love I have to give

In my shadow stands my beginning and my end
A part of me that I want the world to see
He tries his best to be the best he can
To be the man that he is sure to be

In my shadow stands the reason I am me
A part of me that fills my heart with joy
One day soon when he fills his daddy's shoes
He'll become the shadow for his own little boy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Shetley Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 9:00 AM
I have five children, three are in college and two still in high school. Each one fills me with awe as I watch them become the adults they are growing into. And now, a grandson, too. I don't know why they think I'm so full of wisdom, I don't see what about me warrants such admiration from them. They humble me when they emulate me. I can not imagine life without them. Very nice piece of yours I chose to read today. Emotional for me, to say the least.
Lacey Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM
wow, moving poem! :)
Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM
I am surprised to read a rhymed poem instead of a haiku, Larry. enjoyed In My Shadow
Roberts Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM
absolutely adorable, just love it
Taylor Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Outstanding, Larry. What a great word picture. Really enjoyed. Have a great week. Ralph
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