I am a shadow, why you did ask
Let these words remove the mask
I made a promise long ago
Never to crowd, invasion to forego
So now I stand and I wait
Knowing I cannot escape promise’s fate
I opened the door but stand outside
While all else moves on in it’s stride
More grew of its own free will
Something I never expected to feel
The gift is freely given yet not taken
Alone in the shadows but not forsaken
The adage goes if you love someone set them free
So my promise overshadows me
Never shall I crowd I promised true
I give trust and loyal love their due
I am a shadow why was what you did ask
I am a shadow, tis my self promised task.
3 February 2002 shadowwv

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