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.

[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 :)

[Rama Masri]

Sad but true. I know a lot of people who feel like this.

[Alice Maria]

That's why I wrote this poem.

[Mr.Writer]

This is amazing! It expresses how people feel when they enter into a new society or community. In that community, it is difficult to pour themselves out as they have a fear that someone might judge them for that.
Well done!

[Alice Maria]

Thank you so much. I'm happy you enjoyed reading it.

[ApDunamis]

Be yourself Alice, your amazing. Great poem.

[Alice Maria]

Thank you. I always try to be myself even when I stand out.

[ApDunamis]

You are Awesome!!

[Annawanna01]

Wow. This poem is amazing. The wording really makes me feel this along with the writer. :)

[Annawanna01]

Wow. This poem is amazing. The wording really makes me feel this along with the writer. :)

[Alice Maria]

Thank you so much

[Ashe Conten]

I can feel the emotion put into this beautifully written poem. I often feel the same way
Wonderful job, keep writing

[Alice Maria]

Thank you and thank you for telling me how to edit.

[Ashe Conten]

No problem :)