Shadow of Myself

I feel like a shadow,
Just a shadow in the sea of people,
Watching myself through my own eyes.
Unable to control what I do, what I see,
I'm just a shadow living inside my own body.
Surrounded by the murmuring of the world,
Listening to hum of the crowd,
Trying to fit in while standing out.
I am a shadow unable to get out.
Unable to be myself,
I am a shadow inside my own body.

Reviews

[matrixmark]

This poem really exposes how I am sure a lot of people feel about fitting into society. Some don't find themselves, others do/others don a mask just to fit in and deny their true selves to shine through. This piece really makes you think about those who struggle to find themselves and beggars the question of 'how many people are out there just hiding behind the mask?'

I liked this piece.

Mark.

[Alice Maria]

Thank you. That's exactly how I felt writing this poem.

[Gee]

I have known people over the years who have refused to conform and so are left on the outside looking in but have never known anyone that feels as though they cannot fit in, for whatever reason. Must be frustrating, sad.
Enjoyed this

[Alice Maria]

Thank you very much. It is very frustrating, but writing has helped me free my frustration.

[A little flame]

This poem has a beautiful flow! Your words are so skillfully woven together. Such a sad picture. I pray you take heart. Even shadows can be seen dancing in the sunlight!

[Alice Maria]

Thank you. I hope that day will come.

[Tabby Mac]

I LOVE this piece!!! LOVE!!! The message, the flow!! All of it! Very relatable to all!! Well done! Well penned! AWESOME!!
Tabby

[Alice Maria]

Thankyou so much you are so kind,

[Anjali]

Truly amazing! Loved it. It is a little relatable, as well. Keep writing!😀

[Alice Maria]

Thankyou so much. Don't worry. I won't stop writing.

[Anjali]

That's good to hear!

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I hope one day. You will feel and see yourself more than shadow. Wonderful write very clean and pure .

[Alice Maria]

Thank you. I hope so too.

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You wellcome. I think it will be great for you

[Toby Cary]

Finding one's self outside the shadow, is what we a long for. Great writing.

[Alice Maria]

Thanks. I'm still working on that.

[H.N.Seal]

I would LOVE to hear this in a poetry reading! The emotion and sadness flows over the reader and allows them to experience the emotion expressed in your piece.

[Alice Maria]

Thankyou writing really helps me express myself and deal with problems in my life.

[Najam Us Saher]

I really liked this. I liked the way you have compared yourself with a shadow. Beautifully done.

[Alice Maria]

Thank you I enjoyed writing it.

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome ☺

[Shasha]

This poem is amazing. You expressed your thoughts magnificently. Thank you very much for sharing. I loved this poem.

[Alice Maria]

Thank you very much.

[Shasha]

You're welcome!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This is a relatable write. We all feel like shadows trapped inside our bodies at sometime of life.. So much so that it feels as if we'd never get out..
I liked the honest show of emotions here. Good work :)

[Alice Maria]

I just allow the pencil to write out my feelings. Thankyou for understanding.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're welcome :)