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Standing In My Own Shadow
Author:
Steppenwoelfin PM
This poem is about standing in one's own shadow and not being able to deal with one's own self.
Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Angst - Words: 55 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 2 - Published: 07-30-04 - id: 1680298
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STANDING IN MY OWN SHADOW

Overshadowed by my fear

My life is a glistening tear,

A gulf

Of everlasting gloom.

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Running away from myself

Seeking to outrun myself –

My shadow

Which sticks forever to me.

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Against the wall I vainly cower!

My shadow is ready to devour –

Me,

for I stand in its path.

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