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Francis Aparici

Francis Aparici

Meet My Shadow

Come, meet my shadow
Whenever whither I go
Always he’d follow
But dark nights he disappears
Leaving me with all my fears
 
Friend in fair weather
When the sun is bright he’s there
When dark a goner
Unreliable fellow
Still he’s my alter ego
 
But in darkest nights
When the moon deserts the sky
No stars I can spy
All I need, light a candle
There he appears, my angel
 
03-11-2024
© F Aparici

#2024 #AlterEgo #Shadows

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Nelson D Reyes

Nelson D Reyes

 1y

Our life’s journey tethered by our shadow. Like. Thanks Brod.

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Francis Aparici

Francis Aparici

 1y

@Nelson D Reyes: Thanks for liking Brod

Barb Clarke

Barb Clarke

 1y

I think we can learn a lot about ourselves if we can face our shadow. Nice poem Francis.

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Francis Aparici

Francis Aparici

 1y

@Barb Clarke: Yes we can. 😊 Thanks for liking.

Mark Sallee

Mark Sallee

 7mo

Excellent, almost like the moon and the shadow might be in cahoots. The imagery is exquisite. The moon, our celestial companion, abandons us. Stars vanish, leaving us adrift. "All I need, light a candle / There he appears, my angel." I've had countless people in my life that mirror your poem. great work

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Francis Aparici

Francis Aparici

 7mo

@Mark Sallee: Thank you Mark. For the great comments as well. And the insight I never thought of.

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