Shadows On the Wall

I lay here, half awake
seeing shadows of trees
leaves swaying
In the faint Autumn breeze
making patterns on my bedroom wall
now still
now moving as cars rush by
their headlights 
splashing a golden glow
into the darkness
keeping me awake
so that I see shadows of trees 
making patterns on my bedroom wall

© NLB
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Gass Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Congratulations for this lovely poem making it through first round! Your imagry is wonderful and it leaves me with a peaceful feeling, watching the shadows on the wall. Best of luck in the finals! Love, Robin
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September 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Neva, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 25, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
George   Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 5:48 PM
you paint a picture with words! Best wishes through to the next round. Lainie
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September 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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September 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Neva. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
June 25, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Neva. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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June 25, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Congrats Neva on your poem being featured. Vince
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June 23, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Congratulations my friend on this featured poetry. Ernilando
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June 22, 2009 at 4:31 PM
I think most will relate to this poem. Enjoyed it. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Jordan Avatar
June 22, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Neva - I spent years in a place where shadows were my only companions - I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on having your poem featured this week – many blessings to you and those who share your heart – God Bless, MJ
Christian Avatar
June 22, 2009 at 2:22 AM
congratulations on your poem being featured, God bless you from diane
Nutter Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Very vivid write, I see the shadows, nice.
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