Shadow

Shadows on walls, enjoyment of shapes Rabbits Dogs all made to enthral The feeling of late, drowned in sound Time for a walk, shadow beckons Lost the energy that once abounded Standing enjoying birds and scenery A giggle, from where? no one around I looked down at the ground My shadow standing next to me Off I go, shadow followed Need a rest, stopped and rested My shadow moved onward How can this be, I looked in amazement my shadow turned, waving gestured I looked around, no one to be seen I returned the wave, sheepishly My shadow strode on, turning occasionally No one around, I shouted wait for me My shadow stood still, waiting patiently I ran to join my shadow, feeling foolish We became one again, sigh of relief Are we ready, a silent question? Off we strode life is waiting.