One day on a bright afternoon <br />I and my shadow went for a walk <br />Together enjoying the nature, talking <br />Broke in laughter on human creatures <br /> <br />It asked me once “tell me my friend” <br />Why do you enjoy my company? <br />I’ve seen folks walking hands in hands <br />As dream comes true with melodic symphony <br /> <br />I hesitated a bit but answered <br />What you saw is nothing but illusion <br />Peep into their minds you will find <br />Hatred, hypocrisy, hostility not harmony <br /> <br />They laugh but show their bang teeth <br />They bless but that shows profanity <br />I don’t have brain but only heart <br />That’s why I live with you far apart.<br /><br />Kumud Ranjan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-shadow-my-only-pal/
