Me And My Shadow Poem by Frederick Nellist

The only thing I can really say is mine
Sticks to me like glue never out of line
From morning till night always in tow
Do we really need it, I mean a shadow.

My shadow and I are extremely close
To be without I can't begin to suppose
When I fall down my shadow does too
Both at the same time it knows what to do.

It's always the same story wherever I go
Can't get away from my lingering shadow
I accept it now as one of those things
The echo of movement the comfort it brings.

At times with my shadow I love to dance
I invite my girl we take up a stance
To dispense with some of the boredom
Our shadows help to make up a foursome.

My clinging shadow so friendly and true
Performs all the movements just as I do
The day will come when I take my last ride
My dear shadow will remain by my side.