Shadow Tag

As i run through the dark,
Cold and alone,
The shadows give chase,
chilled to the bone,
i duck and hide,
behind a tree,
then the roots,
curl around me,
i kick and scream,
as they drag me down,
under the ground,
peace i have found.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Very creative and interesting write on rest well expressed. like it, jezabella
Onclaud Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 11:15 AM
A pulsating, poignant gem of a poem.. much enjoyed!
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