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Shadowchaser by Gary L S West I chase the shadows of my life Like an image in the window I walk on paths as thin as ice I am the chaser of shadows The shutters swing this way and that Like a branch sways as the wind blows I cannot see where it is at I am the chaser of shadows A hint of movement to my right My own mind convinces me so It flits away into the night I am the chaser of shadows I do not know for what I look Yet, here I'm searching to and fro Like all the things that I forsook I am the chaser of shadows I've chased so long that I forgot All the pleasant things that I know I've left my life behind to rot I am the chaser of shadows All those things of which I was fond Like seeking the ends of rainbows Those good old days are all but gone I am the chaser of shadows This empty house, like all that's passed Grows dusty and dark as time flows I know not just how long I'll last I am the chaser of shadows Then 'pon my door there comes a knock Outside, a shimmer of light glows I hesitate with awe and shock Am I the chaser of shadows? Now for the door I start to reach But I'm held back by this dark ghost "Enter in now!" I loud beseech I am the captive of shadows The Son of God has come to me Dressed in glowing ever-white robes He has arrived to set me free And to rescue me from shadows This Man has opened every door And now everywhere the light goes These shadows all are now no more He has chased away my shadows |
 This poem was a finalist in the September 2010 poetry contest |
Please contact Gary L S West at "callmetejas888@yahoo.com" to request permission to use this poem.