Shadows Cling To Me

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great cyclops of fire
you who keeps the horizon
far out of my reach
no closer than yesterday
not nearer me tomorrow

a symbol of hope
I find no truth in those words
you leave me each night
drowning yourself in the sea
leaving me cold and alone

in chill of darkness
no refuge from my despair
shadows cling to me
abandoned,  my hope is dead
don't shine on me in the morn'

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/26/2016 8:35:00 PM

Deep, emotional and touching - you reached out to grab emotion and succeeded ... CayCay

Lin Lane
Date: 2/27/2016 4:45:00 AM

Thanks, CayCay.

Winged Warrior

Date: 2/26/2016 12:36:00 PM

May all your shadows be lifted and replaced with brilliant sunshine... "Now is the (spring) of our discontent..." lol... sad but beautiful write Lin...with admiration...^WW^

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2016 12:41:00 PM

I no longer live under the shadows of discontent, WW, once I allowed the sun to shine on me, hope was renewed. A little early to shed the Winter of discontent, but I'm ready for it. Love your humor. Thanks for a charming comment.

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/26/2016 10:36:00 AM

The shell of dark that surrounds the author’s words acts as a cocoon protecting the writer from the words. Full of emotion that rips into both mind and heart and leaves its mark. Good work. Emile. #7

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2016 12:22:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your assessment on this one, Emile. Nicely done and thank you for your generous comment and rating.