A Shadow's Dilemma

I am your own alter ego,
Born precisely years twenty ago
When you took your birth
On this God-created earth.

As long as you are alive
I will, without doubt, survive,
When you call it a day
Together with you, I'll fly away.

Twins by birth we are,
But it may seem bizarre,
I am without bones or flesh
And you can't see me blush.

While you may speak and see
Totally dumb and blind I be,
From birth I have been so,
But your actions I mimic and show.

I never left you even for a second,
This truth have you ever reckoned?
So much attached can anyone be
Except the one like me?

I can't leave you at any cost,
I have been holding you fast
From the time we were born,
Don't shake me off, I warn.

But one day you will have a wife
And begin your new life,
You are welcome to be double,
Alas! I am destined to be single.


Raghav R
14.12.2020
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