There Is No Shadow To the Sun

There is no shadow to the Sun
nor boundary to his abundant rays
he doesn't know a moment's peace
neither the meaning of a "root."

Wherever he tries to cast a shadow
each time his light will be there first
By Jove, indeed, a high price to pay
for wishing to see everything.

Inspecting all, all will be there to see you
no piece of you a secret and your whole is bare
without even a speckle of the shadow of an ant
for your soul to find rest and refuge there.

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John Fleming

Date: 8/21/2016 7:37:00 AM

An interesting approach to your poem, Archontoula. You must have read what the poet laureate Ted Hughes once wrote: when writing a poem try to imagine you yourself are the object...And try and view outward as if you are the object itself. You certainly achieved that here - Very well done! My very best regards! :) john P.s A seven.

Archontoula Alexandropoulou
Date: 8/21/2016 1:34:00 PM

It is trully motivating hearing this from you, John. I haven't read Hughes's tip, although I have read his work. Thank you for the comment and the 7!! :)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 6/30/2016 10:18:00 AM

A very good well written poem well thought up xxxxx

Archontoula Alexandropoulou
Date: 7/12/2016 10:56:00 AM

Thanks for the praise, Wendy. Always kind.