s h a d o w s

Photo: Self

Just
a shadow
a meaningless
creation
you say,
devoid
of any
identifiable
character,
a beating heart
or a face,
the insignificant
dark side
of those,
who are
fortunate enough
to receive
some light
today,

Look at those
lying fallen,
the epitome
of nature’s
beauty
and grace,
bleeding
their reds
as they
turn to dust,
ask them
what they
wouldn’t give,
to have me for
just
another
day.

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13Mar17