Shadows

 This shadow follows me everywhere, 

I see it extend from my feet , twist and turn,

With every turn  I make...

I fear this shadow , fear its intention,

Fear it is stalking me , quietly , 

Readying to pounce on me , 

Planning to  devour me , is it joining,

Joining with all those wispy shadows,

I fear this shadow, I fear its not really mine , 

Not the one I knew...

This land stretches dry, devoid , its air rank , 

Has it poisoned my shadow too, 

Just like those wisps  that float by,

Wisps of some conscience shredded of its substance ... 

Poem by Pc-3 (02/03/2025)