Shadows

by Mister Victor

Photo by Fernando Rodrigues on Unsplash

Slipping through the ether

Through invisible cracks of time

The shadows hover and darken

At the edges of her eye

But she dare not look

To scare them away

For they’re a skittish kind

Which she will not betray

They bring no fear

Or premonition of dread

Rather they hearken unto

The thoughts in her head

The alternative lives

That her sisters lead

Drawing her out

Where her soul is freed

And who’s to say

What is more real

The shadows’ presence

Or sunlight’s reveal

The fancies of books

The conceits of song

The curiosities of dreams

Each and all belong

Thoughts of change

Reflections and hopes

Come to life

Akin isotopes

What she wills

And what feels

Is apparent

By a kiss she seals

The shadows rise

And flicker bright

E’er disclosing

That darkness is light

For absence is not

A missing piece

But defines a frame

Of ardent caprice

Heightened, aware

She disappears

Taking the hand

Of her shadowy peers

They embrace her strong

And hold her fast

And in return

She is recast

Not a puzzle

Or an enigma, lost

With her sisters

A true pentecost

Their stories revive

Her heart beats fierce

A joyous collision

Which cannot be pierced

By anger or bitterness

By those who throw woe

For shadows protect

Conclusively so

Enveloped in love

Surrounded by glee

Intoxicating laughter

As care is carefree