Shadows

Lost and alone.  
In the land of shadows. 
Blue skies coming thru. 
I hint about it at times. 
Though never really say it.
I wonder, do they know?
Can they tell by my words?
Or by my silence in place.
I've turned my other cheek.
As I pretend it never happened.
All those barbecues in days past.
I wonder if anyone really knew?




 Jan, 15th 2013  Tues

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/20/2014 6:19:00 AM

Wonderful write and congrats on your poem being featured this week, debbie

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/5/2013 8:53:00 PM

You left us hanging as to what happened. Now you need to let us know. love phyl

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/6/2013 9:38:00 PM

;}

Juanita Thorn

Date: 3/29/2013 5:22:00 AM

I too want to know what happened.....intriguing.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/29/2013 5:32:00 PM

;}

Honesty Oimbo

Date: 3/19/2013 11:27:00 AM

It touches the passions of sadness

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2013 12:14:00 AM

hey, where is the new post you mentioned?? I am waiting for it!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2013 10:58:00 PM

This one makes me wonder what has happened. It seems sad. Very interesting, Debbie.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/13/2013 6:33:00 PM

Sad and deep emotions Debbie, I've been to many events were shadows are cast, I wonder if you felt out of place? always! LINDA

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/13/2013 10:30:00 PM

Thank you Linda ;}

Debra Squyres

Date: 3/13/2013 9:12:00 AM

I relate, sadly. So many never know what others endure. Thought provoking poem here.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/13/2013 3:15:00 AM

It's funny that you commented on "ouch". Your work here is about turning the other cheek. Mr. Kahn and others in positions of power (on the other hand) need to exercise a lot more restraint. I always say--beware of the bulldozer, t-rex, and previously caged escaped rhino type of individuals. These are people I try to avoid when possible. Unfortunately, it's not always possible. and they intrude into our lives. Then a different strategy is in order.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/13/2013 2:36:00 PM

I meant "the power of money" sorry about that. I can't think straight that early in the AM!

Jancarl Campi

Date: 3/13/2013 12:29:00 AM

This poem gives the reader lots to think about. I like it, well done! Keep writing.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/13/2013 12:59:00 AM

Thank you Jancarl .

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/12/2013 6:19:00 AM

I think it is and was their loss. They missed out on the reflections of a gem. Hey, I just stopped by to say hi. Keep up the inner peace and thanks for sharing.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/13/2013 12:18:00 AM

Hello Duke ;}

Red Omara

Date: 3/12/2013 3:25:00 AM

Definitely one to ponder on, Debbie. Wonder how well any of us ever know anyone else. Or they us. - Red

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/13/2013 12:10:00 AM

Thank you for reading Red .

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/12/2013 2:16:00 AM

Debbie, a deep poem. - Came out in the sun, the shadows are cold, dark and lonely. - Hope you are doing fine my friend. - Have a lovely day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/12/2013 3:23:00 PM

Thank you for reading Anne ;}

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/11/2013 7:40:00 PM

Hopefully not fried green tomatoes. Definately cooked up some emotions. Well done Debbie.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/12/2013 1:49:00 AM

Thank you Rick

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/11/2013 5:29:00 AM

Well you have my thoughts cooking in this emotion sizzler Debbie, its always good to hear from you, hope the blue skies to come hold a blessing for you.."

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/12/2013 1:49:00 AM

Thank you Joe

Donna Jones

Date: 3/10/2013 5:18:00 PM

Are we talking fried green tomatoes here deb? Haha..whatever the blues...I know you are not expected to keep turning the other cheek!...always..Donna

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/10/2013 8:43:00 PM

I thank you for reading Dona ;}

Donna Jones
Date: 3/10/2013 5:21:00 PM

I know how you feel..pretending all the time around people who think everything is OK, they can't see you are not OK....prayers to you dearest...

John Posey

Date: 3/9/2013 4:19:00 PM

So sad.... Brings out the caring side of Jake. I hope you know, on PS there is ample love for you to overcome anything that saddens you... Love you Darlin'..... Jake

Don Johnson

Date: 3/8/2013 6:00:00 PM

and life toodles by , memory dont lie, whatever else can i do:)

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/8/2013 6:27:00 PM

hello Don ;}

Terry O'Leary

Date: 3/8/2013 11:42:00 AM

You 'wonder if anyone really knew'... I often wonder if anyone really cares... Very nice poem (though sad)... Terry (thanks for your kind words... hmmm, blue, green ... you might like another earilier poem 'While I gaze in your eyes'...)

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/8/2013 2:11:00 PM

Thank you for reading Terry ;}

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/8/2013 8:27:00 AM

Debbie....I've been in the land of shadows. Don't stay there, my dear. Whatever took you there...leave it behind....and come into the land of the light! Lovely write..albeit sad. Hang in there.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/8/2013 10:15:00 AM

Thank you for reading Eileen ;}

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 3/8/2013 5:12:00 AM

'...as I pretend it never happened,' some tragic event I assume to be some form of abuse. So sorrowful... and extremely well written. Best wishes, Keith

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/8/2013 10:25:00 AM

Thank you for reading Keith ;}