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Kate Collinger Poem
When we were young, your shadow took the form of a little girl
A little sister to an older brother
That ruled the world
A shadow that endlessly followed you around
Who thought her sibling didn’t touch the ground
Your shadow never left you alone
But she always made sure you felt at home
Home became a different word
As we got older
We were partners in crime that lost a mother
But we loved each other through our pain like none other
Sometimes you were more than annoyed
Sometimes your shadow didn’t let the boys be boys
But you always made sure to come back around
Enduring tickle torture fights with mom on the ground
As we aged and time flew by
(Even through the distance)
Your shadow stayed by your side
Fiercely admiring her brother’s courage
Vulnerability and strength
He never backed down and went to any length
To teach the shadow to face her darkness
And bring her back to light
As he led the way, she followed
And she fought with all her might
He taught her to pick herself up and brush off the dust
He taught her to take accountability for her choices - this was a must
He taught his shadow to stop trailing him behind
He taught his shadow to trust her heart and her mind
You see, there’s always a reason for the shadow
The darkness needs a source
You have always been the leader, the pioneer, and the force
You have shared your light with countless others
Spreading joy just like your mother
You’ve spent your life bringing those together
With selfless love
You have been the tether
Between you and your shadow
Who will always be by your side
Inspired by a brother who never thought to hide
So, even if you are on your ninth life
I would have followed you through every one
Because you shine brighter than the sun
In case you take a different form next time around
I know that every shadow needs light to be found
Copyright © Kate Collinger | Year Posted 2024
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Kate Collinger Poem
My Darling….
I once thought love was like a fairy tale
It was pumpkin carriages, castles, and prince charming
But love is waking up to a simple, "Hello, my darling"
I once thought love was like the first date
It was the nervous laughter and a kiss goodnight
But love is the next morning as the darkness gives way to light
I once thought love was like a rollercoaster waiting for the fall
And while love is a wild ride, it's in the quiet moments
Significant and small
I once thought love was more like the wedding and the vows
But love is more in the space in between
It's in the here and now
I once thought love was untamed and unyielding
It was sacrifice
But love is not that feeling
Love is the subtle compromise
Love is the truth amid a world full of lies
Love is in the quiet that you find all the power
Love is brave and it never cowers
You taught me that love is not conceited
It's humble and subtle and will never be defeated
It's the kind of love that we made our own
It's the everlasting love where we'll never again be alone
This love is learning from each other every day
It's a lesson that always teaches
Come what may
This love is partnership with my best friend
This love is the beginning and this love is the end
Through every misstep and preconceived notion
Once standing at the shores of love
Let's jump into this endless ocean
Hold my hand as we conquer the waves
The rise and fall, ebb and flow
With you next to me, I'll always feel safe
Lean into love and we'll never be apart
For in this moment, I give you my heart
I can't promise you I'll never dream
Of rollercoasters and the walk down the aisle
And although it took me a while to get here
I would have walked a million miles
I can't promise you perfection
But that's the beauty of it all
Our love is cracked and bruised, worn and tattered
And maybe even scarred
Our love is a symbol of our strength and resiliency
If this is love, then I give it every piece of me
If this is love, then I don't want the fairy tale or prince charming
If this is love, then marry me
"I love you, my darling"
Copyright © Kate Collinger | Year Posted 2024
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