Lingering Shadows
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Poem by: Jeff Bezaire
We wait for you here
Beyond the world you know
We whisper in your ears
At night
During the day
Luring you closer home
We know your name
We know where you sleep
We know what you dream of
We know what you see
You do not see us
We are the shadows of your doubt
We linger in the dark
Waiting to hear a whimper from your mouth
We will let you see us on that day
Our shadows live close to your own
Join us in the walls and floors of your home
You will dwell forever
With us you’ll stay
We are not mean
We are not evil
We are restless souls
Never spoken of but always seen
Faceless shapes
Lingering shadows
We’ll pull you in
We won’t let you go
You’ll become one of us
You’ll become a haunting shape
You’re one of us now
Lure the next one to their fate
© Copyright 2018 Jeff Bezaire. All rights reserved.
Comments
Haunting poem...creates great imagery. Great poem!
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Thank you very much!
Such an evocative piece, Jeff. I am in love with it. Very well done, my dear friend.
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Thank you most kindly. It took a while to get this one right, but the image is such a powerful one! It always nudged me on. I'm happy you like it! :D
Thank you for reading and for your encouraging words!
Haunted by doubt -- always. And those really are shadows that there is no escape from. An excellent poem, Jeff.
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True, indeed, Hully! Forever walking in the shadow of doubt, but that doesn't mean rays of confidence can't break through at times!
Thank you for reading!
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