In the Shadows

Sad Child

By Pearl AllenPublished 7 years ago • 1 min read

I hide in the shadows because of my fear

I hide in the shadows because he is almost here

He enters my shadows and she does not hear

He exits my shadow and I feel my tears

I cry in the shadows because of my fear

I die in the shadows because she might not care

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Pearl Allen

I am a Author and Poet. I found my voice through poetry. Now I would like to share this with the world. I will continue to write my short stories but my love for poetry is growing. I am a wife, mother and grandmother.

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