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Murdered By My Own Shadow

Cold misty clouds rise above the grates
The streets only illumination, tossing shadows like pennies
Faded street lamps at each end
The cold is biting, as I roll the collar over my neck

I received a call earlier that day
A new client, who insisted not to meet,
At my office
Just fine with me, my office scared its fair share
Of prospects away

So glancing at my watch I waited
Under the street lamp, I lit a ***
To pass the time
Where was the dame?

I was beginning to guess this was some kind of hoax
Worse still I was missing a poker game over at the Pig&Bath
The tube was a few blocks away, and sooner rather than later
I should part company with this particular street lamp of no desire

Not a soul in site, I decided I’d been played for a fool
A pretty voice, that will get ya every time
As I sauntered away looking bored in case anyone was watching
I heard the click of my own shoes on concrete

I also heard an echo?
Was I being followed?
I crossed to the other side somewhat on edge
I had enough blokes that didn’t see my good side
Not that I ever saw much either

I quickened my pace
Whoever was behind seemed to quicken their pace
I turned the corner and now in a very fast walk
Ran for the main street, passing an alley that had seen better days

Something or someone grabbed at my trench coat
All of a sudden, here I am, pulled into a dark alley
I feel the punches, and what seems like a pipe
Hitting me repeatedly, yet I see no one

I cover my head, and try to keep silent
No use humoring this lug with the pleasure of my pain
On the ground, I feel the kicks into my ribs
Blood starts to spill from my mouth, 
Or who knows, maybe my nose

No concern of mine
As I wont have much of a face after this brutal feast
I hear the faint wisps and grunts, as I lay wounded
Whoever did this sure fancies himself a professional
I would like to say more, but I think is time for dreamland

No idea if I am unconscious, dead or dreaming
In a puddle of my own blood
I lie, in agony looking above at a strange face
My god, its my shadow!

He spits on me in disgust
Laughing, he says "finally I am free of you"
You rotten son of a Birch tree
At that he parts, off he goes to the land of the living

Walking away with some woman that I feel I should know
They laugh together, as I lie inside my own turmoil
The garbage pickup at dawn
Will dispose of my bones and dreams
Some PI I turned out to be

Murdered by my own shadow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 5/20/2015 6:53:00 AM
I love your art, that is extemely light for you! Thank you for starting my cognitive day, Jill
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/24/2015 10:46:00 PM
Thank you for being so kind as to read this!!!!
Date: 2/5/2015 1:41:00 PM
Belated Congratulations on getting Poem of the Week for this amazing poem Arthur!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/7/2015 9:02:00 PM
You are too kind Connie, thank you
Date: 1/29/2015 1:35:00 PM
Hey Arthur, reminds me of the old classic pi movies - great imagination and expression. Congratulations on your poem being chosen as Poem of the Week. Well deserved. Neva
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 10:55:00 PM
Thank you very much Neva
Date: 1/28/2015 8:46:00 PM
excellent pen beautifully crafted arthur congratulations on poem of the week
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 10:55:00 PM
Thank you liam, luck of the Irish as they say!!!
Date: 1/28/2015 12:55:00 PM
truly a top choice for POTW citation... big congrats, arthur!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 10:54:00 PM
Thank you Nette!
Date: 1/27/2015 7:49:00 PM
Hey stopping by again. Congrats on poem of the week! You deserve it!
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Meg Anderson
Date: 1/30/2015 10:55:00 PM
Words. Lol is what I meant to say. Sometimes you have to just laugh at yourself.
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Meg Anderson
Date: 1/30/2015 10:53:00 PM
Arthur, your welcome. You do have a way with your ways. You are full of talent!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 10:42:00 PM
Thank you kindly Meg!
Date: 1/27/2015 12:44:00 PM
I found this to be quite good you have a turn for your verse. Congratulations on being selected for the week. See if you like anything I wrote.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 10:41:00 PM
Thank you Marilyn
Date: 1/27/2015 12:38:00 PM
my kind of story!! outstanding dear friend . . . 7
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:09:00 PM
Thanks David!
Date: 1/27/2015 11:05:00 AM
wow who would have though this had me hooked from the first word. brilliant write it even had me laughing at some PI I turned out to be murdered by my own shadow, you have an amazing talent here bless it be dee x p.s and to be poem of the week too :)
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:09:00 PM
Thank you Davina, glad you enjoyed!
Date: 1/26/2015 4:10:00 PM
Congratulations on Poem of the Week Arthur. Very Well-Done. Best Always, Gary
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:08:00 PM
Much appreciated Gary!
Date: 1/26/2015 8:55:00 AM
Captivating! I enjoyed your creative work, Arthur...congrats on being chosen TPOW. An excellent choice! Hugs, Rhonda
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:08:00 PM
Thank you Rhonda
Date: 1/26/2015 3:06:00 AM
Brilliant dexcrptive write Arthur many congrats on poem of the week:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:07:00 PM
Thanks Jan , Hugs right back at you! :)
Date: 1/25/2015 11:07:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on poem of the week good choice. Blessings and hugs eve
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/30/2015 9:06:00 PM
Thank you Eve, hope all is going well with you and family!
Date: 1/25/2015 8:01:00 PM
What a detective story written in poetry my friend it simply took my breath away, Suspense filled me in every line, I could not take my eyes of each verse until I finished the story, now this is a masterpiece of brilliance, BRAVO ARTHUR
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:11:00 PM
Thanks Cherl!!!!
Date: 1/25/2015 3:35:00 PM
What an amazing piece of work!, a little scary but still very thrilling, congrats Arthur and keep it up :)
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:10:00 PM
Thank you Mohamed, very kind words indeed!
Date: 1/25/2015 3:24:00 PM
Congrats on poem of the week...Seren
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:10:00 PM
Thank you my friend
Date: 1/25/2015 1:48:00 PM
The last line is scary. What is a PI? Peace & Blessings Matthew anish
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:12:00 PM
"PI" is an abbreviation for "Private Investigator" of which there are many famous black and white films made on the topic!
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Tim Smith
Date: 1/25/2015 6:47:00 PM
Private Investigator
Date: 1/25/2015 1:18:00 PM
Congrats on POTW Arthur... Verlena
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:13:00 PM
Thank you Verlena! Hugs
Date: 1/25/2015 12:59:00 PM
Congrats my friend on being featured this week
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:13:00 PM
Thanks Tim, Go Habs GO !!!!!
Date: 1/25/2015 11:37:00 AM
Brilliant write Arthur. Congratulations your piece being chosen poem of the week!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/25/2015 11:13:00 PM
Merci bien Maurice!!
Date: 1/22/2015 5:48:00 PM
Brilliant.. Shadow boxing would have been survival training for you my friend! Love this write. A7 and truly an enjoyable read!!!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/24/2015 11:04:00 AM
Thank you Robert!
Date: 1/20/2015 11:59:00 AM
Arthur, Yes. This was awesome! You reeled me in and I kept wanting to read more. I love it! Meg
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Meg Anderson
Date: 1/24/2015 3:41:00 PM
Lol
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/24/2015 11:04:00 AM
Thank you, I must have a really good fishing rod!!!!
Date: 1/19/2015 1:40:00 AM
Very powerful pen Art! Very clever concept I much enjoyed your piece my very dear friend. A 7 from me! Nice pics too! So glad you got it! Have a very lovely day! :) Love and hugs! xxxxx D. ^O^
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/24/2015 11:03:00 AM
Thank you Dorian!
Date: 1/18/2015 3:42:00 PM
That shadow of darkness and loneliness that follows us relentlessly, will eventually be the death of us... I loved the noir atmosphere that this poem creates. An excellent piece of writing, Arthur!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/18/2015 3:52:00 PM
Thank you Kelly, thats what I was aiming for!
Date: 1/18/2015 2:40:00 PM
Arthur, you have become a storyteller, punched by your own shadow. Congratulations sir, I love it. a 7 ++++Eve
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/18/2015 3:52:00 PM
You are very kind as usual Eve!
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