Lurking in the Shadows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

thI know you’re there
Watching and lurking
Preparing to be offended
By what I have to say
I would be lying
If I said I was comfortable
Knowing my actions
Are monitored like a child
To be acted upon
When I leave the web behind
It is an awkward dance
I do not share your paranoia
So I will not relent my words
This is my realm
The place where I escape
Stay within your shadows
I do not want you in my light

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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18 Responses to Lurking in the Shadows

  1. Benjamin Grossman's avatar bejamin4 says:
    September 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Just wonderful. Really good ending.

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  2. Helen's avatar helenvalentina says:
    September 6, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Wonderful, creepily portentous…love it!! 🙂 🙂

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  3. Pamela Beckford's avatar Pamela Beckford says:
    September 6, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I feel like this a lot

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  4. Dom DiFrancesco's avatar Dom DiFrancesco says:
    September 6, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Great poem Charles, very bold…and by the way I agree with its sentiment as well. Nice work.

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  5. blankwritingblog's avatar grovewithin says:
    September 6, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Chilling and intriguing….absolutely love this!

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  6. chrismcmullen's avatar chrismcmullen says:
    September 6, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    That poem could be bad for paranoia in just about any context. 🙂

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  7. Kirsten's avatar Kirsten says:
    September 9, 2013 at 12:51 am

    This resonated deeply with me. Wonderful word picture you painted.

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