Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Hope is My Favorite Shadow



My favorite shadow
leaves me
to climb its own trees.
And when it returns
it bears gifts,
whispering 
as I sleep,
pillow to ear,
what my dreams forget
when the view down here
is not so clear.


Copyright © 2013 Jennifer Wagner

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27 comments:

  1. Brian MillerApril 23, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    smiles...the shadow leaving to climb a tree makes me think of childhood...ha...i like it getting a better perspective...and its coming back to share as well..a bit of magic in that...smiles.

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  2. Lisa A. WilliamsApril 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful, Jennifer.

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  3. ScarletApril 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    When things are not clear, we can only hope for a better and brighter day ~

    Beautiful message Jennifer ~

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  4. FireblossomApril 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    The is so adroitly done, and so pleasing. So that's what benevolent shadows do when we're not looking.

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  5. ayalaApril 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    This is magical, Jen.

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  6. MaryApril 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Beautifully penned. There are definitely messages to be found in shadows.

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  7. colleenApril 23, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Nice tight rhythm. Shadow is a worthy and mysterious subject.

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  8. TruedessaApril 23, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Oh, I do like this

    My favorite shadow
    leaves me
    to climb its own trees.

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  9. RMPApril 23, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    lovely. sad that a favorite shadow should disappear, but if it brings back gifts...especially when it helps to reacquaint you with lost dreams.

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I really like this, and felt it.

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  11. mrs mediocrityApril 23, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Oh, I just love the title, and all that follows it. Perfect.

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  12. Sherry Blue SkyApril 23, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I love your work, Jennifer. This one is enchanting.

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  13. Jody Lee CollinsApril 23, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    'when the view down here is not so clear...' It gets like that, doesn't hit. beautiful whispers of hope. lovely.

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  14. MargaretApril 23, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Your imagination soared with this one. So witty, succinct, and charming.

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  15. ClaudiaApril 23, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    how cool is that when the own shadow leaves for adventures while you sleep...made me smile

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  16. OutlawyerApril 24, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Ha. Very clever idea. Really charming and lovely. This is Manicddaily - Karin Gustafson - http://Manicddaily.wordpress.com - blogger wants me to use old id. k.

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  17. aka_andreaApril 24, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    you had me at hello! that title is a poem in itself. love, love, love this.

    and, thank you for your comment :)

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  18. ND MitchellApril 24, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    This is really good Jennifer. I love the idea of that free-spirited shadow and I agree that the title is a total winner :)

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  19. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Nicely expressed wise tidbit of truth and wisdom. I don't think we could survive without hope.

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  20. Kathy ReedApril 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I had not thought of our shadow as hope before, but your are so right; it never leaves us ..nice.

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  21. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Yes... magical is the word for this one...to gather what dreams forget...nice!

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  22. Rosemary Nissen-WadeApril 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Simple, beautiful and deep - my favourite kind of poetry.

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  23. Optimistic ExistentialistApril 25, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    The title of this is the most beautiful title I've ever seen...and that carries into the body of the poem as well. Wow my friend...

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  24. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Its beautiful :)

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  25. WolfsrosebudApril 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    so loved how you involved the shadow

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  26. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Shadows are cool. I love the way yours has such a good time too:)

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