Saturday, October 08, 2011

Poetic Past: Fade to Shadow, August 1998



August 1998
"Dreams Never Die" Poem #3

Fade To Shadow

Life.
A blessing to those
who embrace it
and race to their dreams
conquering any doubt about that.

A match.
It strikes to ignite a flame.
Sometimes the effort, the madness,
your desire to succeed burns short
only to extinguish to smoke.

The reflection.
Define the face
you see in the mirror.
Is it spotless, homemade with pride
or maybe scratched and tainted
beyond the naked eye?

Found to be lost
or lost to be found.
The seconds' hand ticks away
and you cannot stop it
unless you find your way.

Release.
Extend the boundaries
of your personality.
Don't whither and stress
in limited identity.

Open your eyes
and begin looking
into yourself:
Recognize that shadow
and fade.


Written
by
Korey Jackson
"SHADOW"

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