My Shadow


Walking down the street

Today

I noticed I was following my shadow.

With each step I took

He was always one step ahead.

As I walked on

The sun shone bright

And soon my shadow and I

Were side by side.

We were not one, yet

We were not separate.

I was content to be separate and the same.

As I turned a corner

My shadow began following me.

Allowing me to lead,

He stuck by my heels.

He followed,

Never questioning,

Never falling far behind.


Tonight I'll lay in bed.

My shadow by my side.

The light will cease and

He will sleep and

So will I.

Until the morning when

The sun will shine and

My shadow will greet me

As I go

Walking down the street.


-Greg Santos