A Shadow's Kiss
by Frank Watson
In dreams...
I catch my shadow

And build a castle.


A fire flickers,

My shadow dances,

Flirting about.


Longing for my shadow,

A wailing wolf

Beneath the midnight moon.


Yesterday, tomorrow:

My shadow catches

the moment in a kiss.




For dVersePoets prompt, "The Poetics of Groundhog Day - Bright Shadow."


All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2013