The Rebellion of the Shadows
The Rebellion of the Shadows
By Elton Camp
Shadows show the actual shape
Silhouettes that the person ape
For the elderly, defects duplicated
That advancing years have created
Stooped, lame, walking with a cane
Harsh realities to bring them pain
Shadows decided to rebel
What was once there to tell
Old lady dancing with glee
Letting all the onlookers see
Youthful beauty and grace
Instead of a wrinkled face
Old man in youthful days
With his talents did amaze
A real man about town was he
Just as exuberant as could be
Thus, the shadows could reveal
What the passing years did steal
Their bold revolt lasted only a day
Shadows reverted to the former way
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