My shadow once spoke to me
in a very demanding voice
asked me to be good….
In the world of shadows
I have a bad name…. it said
My affairs are so bad that
it covers its face in shame
when others call it by my name….
I need to own up… it said
I looked at it… did not reply
got inside my house,
switched off the lights and
went to sleep
To hell with you.. be my
shadow not my boss… I said