The damned thing is still following me.
All morning, throughout the day, even at sunset - especially at sunset - sticking to me like a tail pinned on a donkey.
Silent, always so silent, and moving more stealthily than I ever could.
No doubt it's even a better dancer than I, no matter how hard I stomp on it.
So resolute, it never leaves me alone . . . until I turn off the lights.
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mine hides behind me
of the light but not in it
leaves me in darkness
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Here's a bonus at no extra charge - a poem my granddaughter Alexa wrote two years ago when she was in the 5th grade.
SHADOWS
With a shadow by your side
You'll never be alone,
Even down the emptiest street
Of a deserted town,
Down a long, twisted road
Both of you walk together,
With haunting memories
Following close behind,
Ghosts of memories
That will never leave your side.
© 2011 by Alexa
Amazing poetry and even words for a 5th grader! Love your wit shining through your shadow story and haiku.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maggie. We are very proud of our 11 grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
JzB
Nicely done JzB, a wonderful short haibun on shadows and thank you for sharing that beautiful poem written by you granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have a poet there! I hope she keeps writing! I missed moose and goose today. Are they going to return once the shadows are gone? :)
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M & G might take the occasional day off, but thay'll be back.
ReplyDeleteJzB
Bravo, both of you :)
ReplyDeleteSimple description of our shadows. Your grand-daughter a future author? I'm amazed at the grasp of words she has at such a young age.
ReplyDeleteFirst kudos to Alexa.. great poetry...
ReplyDeleteAnd your haibun made me happy as well
Liked the poem very much.
ReplyDeleteNice light touch, a fun observation. Your granddaughter seems to be following in your footsteps... like a shadow
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful and heartfelt combination. Touching, JzB.
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