Shadow Envy

Shadow Envy

 

Oh’ how I envy your shadow

Forever by your side

 Yet never getting in the way

 

I wish our love

Could always be that simple

Until the very end of days

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

As a kid I would love it when my mom would sing to me the old Vaudeville song "Me and my shadow" til I fell asleep (coz I followed her everywhere lol)

This recalled those days *sigh*
A delightful love filled poem Neville imparting a big punch for it's size.

[Neville]

Thank you so very much Tony, I was much the same with my Dad.....All Good Things eh'

[Tony Jordan]

Yes indeed sir.
Welcome.

[Crowley]

That would be nice wouldn't it? I seem to be that shadow that is a little to conspicuous, some times in 3D causing stumbles. This was a very reflective write my friend, loved it!

[Neville]

Hey.. tis mighty good to see you here mate in whatever D ya choose.. tis all the same to me.. my eyes have seen better days.... Nev x

[Unspoken poet]

I have read this three times now, I really enjoyed this piece, found it lovely as well kinda calming...

[Neville]

Now that is kinda good to hear.. No tis more than kinda.. tis very kind indeed... cheers.. Neville

[barleygirl]

This is just too freakin simple & to the point & spot on! I love the way you make the most playful connections in your thinking about a topic . . . even more enjoyable than your word crafting! (((BAGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Aw shucks (oysters) fondly you pearl you Margie n true :)

[barleygirl]

Gawd you got me again with your oysters!

[Neville]

................. its me seeds ya after innit wink wink :)

[Pete]

if only it could be as such. cute, clever write. now, if we could only do something about cloudy days ... :)

[Neville]

Maybe you need a holiday... But thanks Pete regardless... We banished clouds in Somerset ya know :)

[Fay Slimm]

Love must be deep to envy a shadow and the the third line having a hint of sadness shows to my mind that love in this case is far from successful - - a sensitive write and simply compelling read..................Fay.

[Neville]

pon my very word.. I consider this old scribble well and truly summed up.. thank you my friend Fay & true.... Neville

[Wondering Mind]

Very imaginative liking love/affection for someone to their shadow.
Beautiful.

[Neville]

Thanking you and muchly so.... cheers W M..... Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

one of the most romantic things i have read .. truly original Neville! i wish to be that shadow ..hmmmmmmm very beautiful thought .. never getting in the way ... we do bungle things up at times don't we ... clod hoppers in a ball room ;}
E.

[Neville]

Yep.. I have done my fair share of bungling & Not only in the ball room... Thanks Gene you really are far too kind.. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

It is true... love is a shadow of all things shared... my favorite line is
"the shadow of your smile when you are gone... will color all my days and all my nights..."
from "Sandpiper". truly, Pat

[Neville]

Thank you kindly dear Pat.... must go check that out... N :)

[Lea Sheryn]

Beautiful! You state this so simply.

[Neville]

why thank thee kindly and muchly and true...

[Lea Sheryn]

You're very welcome!

[Chris Shaw]

This is delightful Neville. Love is never simple. I like this poem very much and am reminded that our shadow is not always visible.

Chris

[Neville]

True enough, but like a good friend, always by one's side which I suppose is the point of this little scribble... thank you for visiting.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

That's a very nice thought.