Jan Allison Poet Personification

My Stalker

He lurks beside me but never ever talks to me
Always silent but I definitely know he’s there

My shadow … my constant companion
I know he will never leave me until the day I die

09~06~16

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Paul Callus September 10, 2016 at 5:06 PM Initially this reads like a dark poem, but it turns out to be more on the pleasant side! As you know I have two shadow...my own and Valentina:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison September 10, 2016 at 7:21 PM LOL you do have two shadow's Paul and I know Valentina's will keep you active as you have to dash around to keep up with all her activities:-) hugs Jan xx

Lewis Nyaga September 8, 2016 at 3:40 AM A wonderful piece... Jan.. //peace & blessings Jan Allison September 8, 2016 at 4:11 AM Thanks Lewis:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe September 8, 2016 at 2:00 AM What concerns me is that you refer to your shadow as a "He" , LOL Great write Jan Jan Allison September 8, 2016 at 4:11 AM LOL I wanted to make it seem like a stalker :-):-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2016 at 12:56 PM My granddaughter was so afraid of shadows we had to keep reassuring her. She outgrew her fear about 3 and a half. I enjoyed your poem Jan! : ) Jan Allison September 7, 2016 at 1:09 PM aww bless Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White September 7, 2016 at 11:47 AM I used to be scared of my shadow.... I am not sure this poem helps me :D Nice one Jan! HUGS Darren. Jan Allison September 7, 2016 at 12:12 PM Just be thankful he is lurking Darren - you have a probelm if he derserts you!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May September 7, 2016 at 10:41 AM Loyal yet elusive...nicely penned Jan Jan Allison September 7, 2016 at 11:06 AM Oh so true Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars September 7, 2016 at 8:51 AM Jan, this reminds me of my puppy in a way, except he's not silent lol, well written lovely Jan :)-luloo Jan Allison September 7, 2016 at 9:19 AM LOL LuLoo:-) hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley September 6, 2016 at 11:57 PM I went outside yesterday in bright sunshine and my shadow wasn't there- I think he's stalking somebody else now. Phew.... Nice write, jan, Viv x Jan Allison September 7, 2016 at 1:36 AM LOL Mr Viv - sunshine ... what's that? We've have had 3 days where its been so misty we can't see the sea let alone the sun lol:-) hugs Jan x

Ilene Bauer September 6, 2016 at 3:40 PM nice one, jan! Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:56 PM Thanks Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Man Emu September 6, 2016 at 2:47 PM imaginative Jan, enjoyed what you have done here. Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:57 PM Thanks Craig:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2016 at 2:44 PM - So true ... never be afraid of your own shadow - Great written, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:57 PM Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. September 6, 2016 at 2:35 PM Hi Jan, This is very creative and original. I've never seen a "shadow" quite like this. Great job- Alexis Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM Its a bit dark and creepy but its true Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

DM Babbit September 6, 2016 at 1:50 PM Nice portrait. Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM Thanks DM:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne September 6, 2016 at 1:46 PM This is such a dark poem...at least a good portion of it. A Fav! Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:59 PM Thanks Armand:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner September 6, 2016 at 12:24 PM The good thing is when you are walking toward the light, your shadow always follows:) I enjoyed the read, Jan. Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 3:59 PM oh so true Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith September 6, 2016 at 12:18 PM Sometimes big sometimes small all we know is that he sees it all. Jan Allison September 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM Thanks for inspiring me to write this:-) hugs Jan xx