gordon

I know it’s there behind me
My side and in front
Depending on the light
Reflecting in obsidian

Dragging in the light


Matt black or oily sheen
The silhouette
It remains.
Reluctant partner attached by light
The ultimate mimic.

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Psycho6058

Why is it I see Peter Pan when I read this?

Anyway, the only confusing part to me is the line about "reflecting in obsidian" obsidian reflects back since it's "glassy" and shiny, a shadow "is" the reflection. I'm confused. I love the last line.

(Who knows what evil lurks in the mind of man?, the shadow knows.) mwaaaaaaa

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gordon

reflecting back as a mimic should indifferent the ultimate mirror however black the picture
Does this help?
G

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nae411

I have read alot of poems about shadows but this one seems to say it in a very refreshing way. I enjoyed this Gordon.

Nae ;0)

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ms. vodka

why oily sheen? that's the part i'm having a problem with.

i see, this is what you mean by abstract.

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gordon

Oily sheen is meant to show no matter how sleazy or corrupt the mimic in this case the "shadow" is you whatever you do a self consciousness of self if you like.
G

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ms. vodka

hmm... thanks for taking the time to reply, gordon. i appreciate it.

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