Shadows

City lights Are growing dim As music in the hall Slows down. And, lovers . . . Holding close . . . Dance to rhythms Of swaying shadows On the wall. In the streets, I see the lonely ones Who stand in shadows tall And tremble . . . From the fear . . . Of empty rooms And, conversations Not returned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 5, 2013 at 7:54 AM
Good morning, WILLIAM , Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-) Take care, and enjoy your wonderful day. Always & Forever! **LINDA**
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May 1, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Very Nice poem
Gorelick Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 8:15 PM
A very nice poem..congrats on your selection. BG
Anglesey Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Very nicely written with elegant flow. Love the imagery. Congratulaions
Austin Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Fine images. Congrats on the selection. daver
Croy Avatar
December 2, 2011 at 6:29 AM
I just wanted to say thank you for the nice comment i'm glad you like it, and i really like your style of writing to!! :) Very meaningful!
Crocker Avatar
December 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Hannah,You really encourage me to write more.Thanks for your comments . Crossfox
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November 16, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Well...this poem brings me back to 7th grade (I was all alone...haha). But, despite that horrible memory, WONDERFUL poem! It's good to help the people who are in need (even loners like I). (David B)
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October 26, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Many feel alone even if they are surrounded by those they love. Amazing write. Keep writing :)
Fiery Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM
This makes my eyes teary. This is true William as so many poeple are lonely, despicable, homeless....and no body to take care of them....great work again
Crocker Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Jha,I've been in the high desert clensing my mind and I'm slow in responding.Sorry!You're so right .I once stopped my car and gave an elderly homeless lady a $20 and a hug.I thought she'd never stop crying and shaking.I'm still blessed when i think about it. crossfox
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September 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM
I really Love this. You have wonderful talent for imagery. Beautiful, thankyou windyann
Crocker Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Windy,This poem was written in the Stagecoach Inn in oakdale Cal. . After the dancing ended I heard Two people say how much they hated to go home to an empty room with no one to talk to. Thus the poem. Crossfox
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