Where Once Stood Two Shadows

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Where once stood two shadows
now there is but one
His skies clouded over,
disliking the sun

A lonely dark figure,
just seeking an end
From feeling the sorrow
of losing a friend

A desolate outline
displayed on the ground
As tears fall in silence
not making a sound

He looks to the sidewalk,
it's all come undone
Where once stood two shadows
now there is but one
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 11/20/2019 8:02:00 AM
Moving, beautiful! What an appreciation for friendship and the knowledge that friend is unique, forever missed. Chris, what a wonderful poet you are !
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Chris Green
Date: 11/20/2019 10:58:00 AM
Thank you so very much Roxanne. I appreciate your kind words.
Date: 11/19/2019 10:38:00 AM
The saddest shadow I ever saw, broke my heart and left me raw, heart wrenching and truly felt, blessings my friend . . .
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Chris Green
Date: 11/19/2019 10:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, I am happy you liked this one.
Date: 11/14/2019 11:52:00 PM
You have portrayed the heartache only too well. A beautifully somber piece, my friend.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/15/2019 7:58:00 AM
Thank you Ht for always being so kind to me.
Date: 11/14/2019 7:38:00 PM
Such a poetic rendering of the mood of desolation one can feel upon the loss of a beloved friend. No longer 'Me and my shadow.' Kudos, Gershon
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Chris Green
Date: 11/15/2019 7:58:00 AM
Good one GW. I wish I had thought of that. : ) Thanks so much my friend.
Date: 11/14/2019 5:27:00 PM
So meaningful. Love the aspect of using shadows to portray a loss..clever! There is just something special about your poems Chris. You get the readers attention immediately. A rare talent..Best...Ron :)
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Chris Green
Date: 11/15/2019 7:57:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. I am happy you enjoyed this one and I appreciate your kind words.
Date: 11/14/2019 4:45:00 PM
A poignant, sad poem that connects with the reader in a very heartfelt way.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 4:58:00 PM
Thanks so much. I am glad you liked this.
Date: 11/14/2019 4:06:00 PM
so sad but so well put, chris...
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 4:44:00 PM
Thank you Ilene for everything my friend.
Date: 11/14/2019 12:58:00 PM
The pang of absence..Sad feeling indeed.Enjoyed reading.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 1:24:00 PM
Thank you again my friend. I appreciate your kindness.
Date: 11/14/2019 12:53:00 PM
A brilliant poem which brings out emotions felt in a shadow lost! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 12:55:00 PM
Thank you again Jennifer for your kind words on my poem.
Date: 11/14/2019 11:11:00 AM
I can feel it Chris, you conveyed the emotion perfectly...glad it's not how you're feeling today. Wish I was in Texas today, yesterday 12 inches of snow, 25 degrees...ughh!
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 11:14:00 AM
Thanks my friend. Come on down but don't be too disappointed...39 degrees and rain all day today so I wouldn't know how many shadows there were if I looked. : )
Date: 11/14/2019 10:40:00 AM
Your emotion sharp in the absent shadow...nicely done, Chris.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 10:52:00 AM
Thanks again my friend. I appreciate your visit always.
Date: 11/14/2019 10:27:00 AM
Oh no. I am sorry my friend. Losing a friend is never easy. I can feel the sad emotions of this piece. Poignant yet well penned ... hugs :(
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 10:36:00 AM
Thank you so much Sandy. It's just a poem but I am happy it portrayed what I was trying to express. Your kindness is always a gift to me. Thank you again
Date: 11/14/2019 10:19:00 AM
A perfect example of such loss and so well written :)
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 10:35:00 AM
Thank you Heidi. I appreciate you.
Date: 11/14/2019 10:11:00 AM
Beautifully penned, Chris.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/14/2019 10:34:00 AM
Thank you again Line.
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