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Push All the Shadows Away

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“We all have shadows in our lives,
but they are so much easier to face
when we don’t have to face them alone” – Chris Green

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I gaze the horizons of October days
tree lines in silhouettes form
Across windswept fields tightly wrapped in the haze
a few steps ahead of the storm

Clouds gather round in a sinister view
my mind tends to search for the sun
Shorter these days now that winter is due
thoughts seem to be on the run

Counting the minutes till darkness appears
dampened the air comes a mist
Strolling I smile in spite of my fears
wishes now November kissed

Cold weather calls at the end of the day
soon as the stars come to be
Still I can push all the shadows away
as long as you are here with me

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Copyright © Chris Green | Year Posted 2019

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Gershon Wolf Date: 10/31/2019 4:49:00 PM "wishes now November kissed:" Sigh... You have such a way of coming up with these phrases which simply take my breath away. Shine on, my friend! :) gw Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 4:56:00 PM Thank you again for all of the kind things you say to me about my poems Gershon. You are far too kind to me.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2019 6:28:00 AM Beautiful quote and poem, Chris! Yes, the days have more darkness but it makes the sunlight all the more grand when Spring once again comes around. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:33:00 AM Kim, I always appreciate when you stop by. You are one of the best poets on this site and your kind comments mean so much to me.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/31/2019 5:57:00 AM Simply beautiful and enchanting. Love it so. God bless you always, Gina Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:32:00 AM Thank you my friend so very much. I appreciate you Gina.

Quoth Theraven Date: 10/30/2019 10:33:00 PM Chris, The contrast between the windswept fields in haze and the gathering evening dew in mist is very nice. -Richard Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:31:00 AM Thanks Richard for your kind comment. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

John Hamilton Date: 10/30/2019 6:48:00 PM You are just amazing Chris always have the write thing to say, (see the wordplay) this seems like effortless writing, but I know it's not...but your skill with the quill is enviable(although I don't envy anyone) Goodnight! Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:30:00 AM So are you John. Yep, I see it and there is no one better at using words than you my friend. Thank you so much.

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/30/2019 6:42:00 PM Brrrrr! But you left us with you left a romantic note. Sweet Dreams. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:31:00 AM Thank you so very much my friend. I am so happy you stopped by. Your visits always bring a smile to my face

Sandra Adams Date: 10/30/2019 6:21:00 PM one can feel the shadows lurking in this one, the fog gives it a mysterious feel...we all walk in shadows at some point in our lives and it's always the friends that help pull us through...i hope you aren't sad my friend...i feel the depths of this poem... excellent penning Chris.... hugs Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:29:00 AM I'm not sad, actually the opposite. Friends like you help me to smile when those shadows encroach. Thank you so very much Sandy.

Heidi Sands Date: 10/30/2019 5:52:00 PM Yes you can Chris. I see the strength amidst the shadows in this! Very well expressed. We do come into these times filled with shadows often in life and this is a reminder we can get through it. A favorite for me :) Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 10/31/2019 9:27:00 AM Thank you so much Heidi. I appreciate your support and kindness always my friend.