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Shadow of Death

My shadow flirts with the sun
As I caress the darkness
We are one and separate
As my shadow smiles
Anxiety suffocates me
The shadow will soon fade
I shall die
One happy, one not

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2017

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P.M. Richter Date: 7/12/2019 10:12:00 AM Excellent poem Arthur + Fav. Login to Reply

Susan Jeavons Date: 1/22/2019 10:18:00 AM Arthur, I enjoyed the imagery and the way you separated your shadow from yourself. Blessings, Susan Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 2/13/2018 10:58:00 PM but a hundred years from now death will have to wait... If the shadow could speak since it is ahead of you to tell you what your next step will be.. hum Login to Reply

Beejadhur Sewumber Date: 11/6/2017 11:48:00 AM Good write. Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/24/2017 5:34:00 PM Um... Arthur, we will always have our shadow sun or no sunshine. The shadow is always with us. yes i do like this poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply

Gary Bateman Date: 10/1/2017 2:55:00 PM Arthur, An extraordinary metaphor here with the "Shadow of Death." Laser-like descriptive -- and most excellent!! A FAVE TOO!! Cheers and Best, Gary Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:16:00 PM Hi there Gary, much appreciated!

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/1/2017 11:31:00 AM I missed this one, deep and, believe it or not, curious. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:15:00 PM Thank you Sunlite!

Carole Duet Date: 9/28/2017 10:33:00 PM Weird and yet wonderful poem. And, I hope you are well. Take care, Arthur. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:06:00 PM Thank you Carole.

Robert Lindley Date: 9/26/2017 6:42:00 AM My friend, your every presentation here shows poetic genius and immensity of talent. For this short poem to have such impact and force(as it clearly does), reveals a depth in character and poetic fervor of its creator. A fav and thanks- this inspires me to write today, when I had previously thought not to do so. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:06:00 PM Hi Robert, appreciate your kind words!

Susan Ashley Date: 9/24/2017 9:19:00 PM A deep and thought provoking poem Arthur. An amazing write. Enjoyed! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:05:00 PM Thanks Susan

Carol B. Date: 9/23/2017 1:42:00 PM Wishing you everlasting sun. Arthur you have many friends and many fans of your poetry. This is as Francine has said very thought provoking. :). A fav. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:01:00 PM Thank you so much Carol!

Tim Smith Date: 9/23/2017 9:02:00 AM Oh this is amazing...im inspired to write an echo "Shadow of Life"...mind if I steal a few lines? ...a fave Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:00:00 PM Thanks Tim, for sure!! :)

Jan Allison Date: 9/23/2017 7:32:00 AM Though provoking lines Arthur... may your shadow continue to flirt with the sun for many years until death tears you apart:-( hugs jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 9:00:00 PM Thanks Jan!!

Darren White Date: 9/23/2017 3:02:00 AM This is insanely good my friend. Let's write away what suffocated us. Fav. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/19/2017 8:55:00 PM Thanks Darren :)

Carole Duet Date: 9/23/2017 12:25:00 AM I agree with Francine. Your poems are always intriguing. Short and to the point. I really like that. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/6/2017 10:38:00 PM You are very kind Carole

Francine Roberts Date: 9/22/2017 11:54:00 PM very thought provoking , loved this one Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/6/2017 10:37:00 PM Thank you so much Francine!