The Shadow
Shadow growing in the dark
you creep into my room.
Black, icy tendrils meant to ensnare
pure evil, you loom.
~
If I lie quietly
don’t make a sound,
will you keep moving?
Too late, I’ve been found.
~
When you leave
a piece of me goes too.
I’ve saved the best for me.
You haven’t a clue.
© LuAnn Oburn 2012
This poem is dedicated to all those who have dwelt in the shadow of abuse. With faith and forgiveness, most important the ability to forgive yourself, you can walk out of the shadows, into the sunlight, and have a beautiful life. Blessings!
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Love the last two lines. Very well written
Thanks Boomie. 🙂
Beautiful…
Thanks Tammy. How are you doing with the Whole 30? The end is near.
Starting to add carbs back now. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen much improvement.
I’m so sorry to hear that.
Thank you
You are welcome Joan. Hugs to you. 🙂
We volunteered at a summer camp for abused children this summer for 7-11 year olds, Bob as a counselor and me as the camp nurse. It was heart breaking to learn their stories, but they had an amazing, fun-filled week which may create life changing memories for them. We’ve signed up for next year. Thank you for your poem.
I would love to do something like that. Once we are settled into a place for awhile, I will be looking for volunteer opportunities. Thanks for sharing Jan. 🙂
Lovely poem. I like the photo changes 🙂
Thanks Ingrid. 🙂
Lovely!
Thanks Marsha. 🙂
When you leave
a piece of me goes too.
I’ve saved the best for me.
You haven’t a clue.
Your poetic narration is really nice thank you for such a nice thing to share with us
best regards stefan
Thanks Stefan 🙂
Yes my LuAnn. For those abused – this is the hard part isn’t it? Reliving from the heart, the soul that contains those memories. I think writing can bring a release, an exorcism, if you will, not to eradicate the memory but place it in a more soul-easing place and to remind yourself how wonderful “you” the person who has survived is! A beautiful poem LuAnn. The essence of which is true, Your poem is absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing this with us, my dear friend, with much love – Penny 🙂
Thank you dear friend. For me, life is now beautiful. My hope is that others who have been abused will push through the shadows as well and know that life is worth living, every single day. I have a younger brother who I wish knew this. 🙂