Two Shadows

Two shadows on the wall
The slightest hint of swaying
If I knew any better
My sanity's decaying

The pendulum moves silently
And casts a double shade
If my thoughts weren't haunted
It would be a sight of grace

Though instead it reminds me
Of my consuming dread
That perhaps he won't return
Perhaps my love is dead


July 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Destiny. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
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August 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Great name Mr Destiny, Congratulations on your poems' capture of the first round. Agape, Moses
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April 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Destiny, great poem , last line sums up nicely. Looking forward to reading more of your work .Anne
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November 6, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Hello Destiny, I am so glad I chose this one to read. It is wonderful! I so enjoy reading you As Always, Shar
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October 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM
you are now one of my favorite poets
Nipper Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM
This is really an amazing piece. I really like it but I am pretty cynical. Well anyways great poem.
Ra Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Haunting poem, but I'll say it took talent to write it, the ending is especially excellent, and you held on to the rhythm very nicely.
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September 8, 2010 at 7:04 PM
So enjoyed your creativity tonight Destiny... great comparisons with the pendulum and the shadows... almost like Halloween ...check out the new contests posted luv.. good luck..with luv..
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September 8, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Slightly on the dark side where I like to walk. Excellent read, pure poetry stanza after stanza with a most satisfying ending.
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