I Only Shine Within His Shadow

By shade he lives under a pond of glass

Shallow memories sigh in the night

A glistening body of crystallized laughter

A new man, purified by light

On some occasions, he will wear a face

With a smile that twists to the East

‘Cause his thoughts are misunderstood

His eyes dance like his feet

Sadly, there is no proof known of his birth

The chapters are frozen in time

Yet, like a tall ship, he blazes a path

In the moonlight of my mind

He is handsome my memory writes out loud

Since I was small, I knew his name

I am only able to shine within his shadow

Yet, I love him all the same

Author's Note

Having a little fun for a change...........:) XX

Reviews

[Maya Storm]

It seemed as if you were speaking of a metaphysical being. Funny how... "He is handsome my memory writes out loud" The mind usually makes things better than they are reality :). I am glad that I had the chance to read this, it's inspiring. Thank you.

[realmwriter]

Very ephemeral write Neva. I enjoyed this very much

[LetMeLaughLetMeSing]

This is beautiful! I love your writing. :)

[BlackCl0ud]

Fun is good. I like it, 'The chapters are frozen in time' as if, no matter the disaster, those chapters will always be. Though, no one else knows him, he still exists in everyone's minds, simply in a different figure. Light, and yet, endlessly thoughtful.

[WatashLegend]

beautifully relayed write, your imagery pristine, your words become waves and flow better then any ocean

[stars are far]

i loved this a lot
really great work

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

Oh My!
I loved this one...i did really!
Saw it!!

[kevluvtory]

We all of us have memories of the "perfect friend" yours is a joy to hear about ...

[Kenneth The Poet]

Good stuff, almost pagan or metaphysical in nature. One of your best, Neva.

[EMF]

Beutiful. And yeah. Fun too

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

Well your fun is beautiful... The words suit the photo perfectly. : )