So Alone

A shadow falls over the keyboard as I pound on them Silence serenading the pages As I head to the kitchen my shadow follows me Grim specter of the ages I head to the porch to shovel the early morning snow Trusty shadow in tow The porch, the driveway, the walkway, the steps all clean Only my shadow will know I walk to the post office, my shadow leading the way Silent comrade through all The grocery store, the mall, to pick up my lunch My shadow answers the call My hand casts a shadow as I reach towards the wall To answer the ringing phone Everywhere I look or go my shadow’s by my side My God I’m so alone