Shadow Puppets

Memories
of childhood sleepovers;
silly games,
Mom calling, “Lights out!”
flashlights shinning under covers,
then on walls.

Whispers,
“Can you make this shape?”
Impermanent shadows
cohering friendship,
building pleasant
memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Loveless Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM
This is cute ^^ i remember doing this myself as a kid. Nice work capturing such a pleasent memory.
Burton Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Beautiful poetry here.. enjoyed reading and have a great weekend. :)
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