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You are the absence And yet the presence Following Like I owe you Something You fade in and out Of existence Lurking In the sunlight Casting doubt On my bright thoughts Two dimensional Grey and quietly Stalking Unsensational And yet.. You are faithful Ever present The shadow heart of me We walk in time You never criticize I should credit you For loyalty And not despise I created you You form part of me You cast me You are my 'who' Extend me safely Allow me to protect Others from the glare As the spotlights detect You are soul's proof Of existence The silent witness SS 21st September 2023 Shadows Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh *WINNER* Placed 3rd

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Robertina B.

Date: 9/29/2023 4:57:00 PM

A belated Congratulations on your magnificent write, Sam! So profound and exquisite.. Really enjoyed! Your talent shines, my friend.. Many blessings!

Sam Scott
Date: 9/29/2023 7:35:00 PM

Blessings to you Robertina, for such a lovely comment :))

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/25/2023 11:56:00 AM

Very well done, Sam. An original take on the contest. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!

Sam Scott
Date: 9/25/2023 1:07:00 PM

Thank you Sam, appreciated :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/24/2023 12:32:00 AM

Wonderful writing. Congrats on your top win in the contest. Much love and prayers, Gina

Sam Scott
Date: 9/24/2023 1:07:00 AM

Wow Gina x, thank you so very much. Glad you liked it. It was a wonderful theme for a contest and produced more exceptional poetry from Constance and Andrea. Blessings.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/22/2023 1:04:00 PM

Excellent contest entry, Sam! Here's to a winner in the contest. ~ gw

Sam Scott
Date: 9/24/2023 3:03:00 AM

Thank you Gershon:))

Sam Scott
Date: 9/24/2023 2:23:00 AM

Thank you Gershon:))

Karen Jones

Date: 9/22/2023 8:22:00 AM

This poem is surely a winner. It has a slick intelligence that peeks between the words floating. You are talented and I am better for reading your poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/29/2023 5:15:00 AM

Back to say congrats WINNER!

Sam Scott
Date: 9/22/2023 9:16:00 AM

You make me blush you are so complimentary Karen. We all aspire to be better, I hope. Thank you for your kindness :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/21/2023 2:09:00 AM

Sometimes though, in times of darkness, and solitude, even our shadow leaves us, alone, with nothing but just us, brilliant and heartfelt poem written and read so profoundly. I loved the lines “ you are my who” thats a very creative line. “ following like i owe you something” that line tho made me chuckle, so good! So many emotions conveyed so seamlessly! Loved thisx goodluck for the contest

Sam Scott
Date: 9/21/2023 5:56:00 AM

Yes! "Even our shadow"..wow wish I'd written that lusciously deep. Thank you dear Ink, inspiring, encouraging as always :)

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/21/2023 1:57:00 AM

Woah, a very wonderfully crafted take for the contest, indeed.. I love how you've writing this, talking to the amiable friend, shadow, who never judges or criticises "You never criticize I should credit you For loyalty And not despise" Amazing! Best of luck~

Sam Scott
Date: 9/21/2023 2:00:00 AM

Thanks Hiya - I used the American spelling I see. Perhaps Shadow would have done it differently ;) Always appreciate your comments - keep up the great poetry!