Shadow

Dark, insubstantial wisp stalks me at every turn; bonded forever.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/4/2017 9:46:00 PM

A great haiku John. Our shadow lives our life with us - such a great observation! Excellent and enjoyed!

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/6/2017 4:09:00 PM

Yes they are, I enjoy your poetry immensely John.

John Michaels
Date: 11/6/2017 1:27:00 PM

Thanks for the great comments, Susan. I'm appreciative of you delving into some of my "back catalogue"... I hope they are offering some enjoyment! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/15/2017 10:49:00 AM

You describe a shadow as it truly is, John. I find there are two things I can't run away from: my shadow and my conscience! Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 4/16/2017 3:47:00 AM

Thanks for your comments, Paul. I agree - a conscience is not something you can (or should) try to run from! All the best, John.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/6/2017 2:16:00 PM

Hello John. You have captured the essence of the shadow. The format is in true form count voice and tone. Well done

John Michaels
Date: 3/11/2017 4:59:00 AM

Thanks, Lisa. This is one of my earlier attempts, so am glad it still struck a chord.

Lena Emp

Date: 5/30/2014 10:03:00 AM

its true that we cannot run away from our own shadow, can't even hide from it. Wonderful poem. Great pen.

John Michaels
Date: 5/30/2014 2:47:00 PM

Thanks for the nice comments... you're so right - we can run, we can hide, but at the end of the day there's no escaping ourselves!!

Diane Christian

Date: 5/28/2014 7:30:00 AM

How lovely. When I was a kid and it was sunny we used to love trying to chase and stand.on our shadows

John Michaels
Date: 5/30/2014 2:46:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments.. glad you enjoyed it!