The Constant Companion.
Even when the ground is bare.
Someone is standing with you there.
"Sometimes the giver, other times the taker
Never feel alone you are never on your own”
Sometimes you have to look to see what you will not see.
You have the right to be the happy person you want to be.
Sometimes you are the dog when you think you are the tree.
The Shadow and the Self
You can fool your family and yourself for while.
Say the words, set the face, put on your smile.
Big laugh out loud, feign how you really feel.
Two of you, out and in, with a different spiel.
There are some that can always call your bluff.
Honest caring, saying I know you are doing tough.
So trust your mate will see you through.
No matter what you have done or do.
Like your shadow sits on the ground.
Can’t be shaken, follows you all around.
They are the ones constantly on your side.
They never judge, respect you having pride.
When your confidence is feeling very bare.
Look around you will find your shadow there.
Hamish Holcombe 30-6-2021
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