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Punkyfrewster
Apr 06, 2025 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the challenge:

04/25 The shape of a shadow 🏆 Winner

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Evolution of a Shadow

I went outside,
the sun at my back.
My shadow stood tall and strong.

I turned the corner,
and my shadow walked
by my side and at my feet.

As I walked home
at noontime, my shadow
was tired and squat from the day.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
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Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Kentucky, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allen Poe, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickenson

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Comments

Rula

Rula

2 months 2 weeks ago

Awesome

Nicely done! Simple but quite descriptive.
I really like it.
Thank you for sharing.

P

Punkyfrewster

2 months 2 weeks ago

Rula,

Thank you for reading my poem, and thank you for your kind comments.

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Punkyfrewster

2 months 2 weeks ago

Jokerface,

Thank you for reading and commenting! It is very much appreciated.

Lavender

Lavender

1 month 3 weeks ago

Evolution of a Shadow

Hello, PF,
Something to really enjoy, here. There is a feeling of companionship and empathy. A deeper understanding with each new read.
Thank you!
L