Poetry Day: Shadows

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

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(Fits the creepy vibe of the Halloween month.  It also comes off rather sad.)

We follow you everywhere

And rarely are acknowledged

We are by your side

Or watching your back

Or leading you in silence

Yet we are an after-thought

Us shadows have unending pain

But you do not care

How could you know

How could you even understand

This life of ours is not a life

We live in a world

That we can never touch

That is torture

You will never understand

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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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7 Responses to Poetry Day: Shadows

  1. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    October 2, 2025 at 10:51 am

    I see why you mentioned it is sad. Again, I’m reminded of Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol. He was full of regret. But at least he came to warn Scrooge of what could happen to him.

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    October 2, 2025 at 12:26 pm

    Yes a little sad but thought provoking, too. I think I’m going to pay attention to my shadow more. Maybe buy it a drink.

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  3. V.M.Sang's avatar V.M.Sang says:
    October 3, 2025 at 4:50 am

    Oh. Poor shadows.

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