Sunday, November 20, 2011

Shadow Sisters

Shadow Sisters at the Grand Canyon
My sister and I did a ten day tour in October of national parks and federal lands along the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Usually we set up the tripod and do a photo of us in the we were here mode but this time we chanced in day one on the Shadow Sisters. They went everywhere with us.

Shadow Sisters

Me and my sister
When young she was my shadow
Baby sister following me
Everywhere.

Me and my shadow
We both grew up
Now our shadows play together
Everywhere.

So thankful
For my sister
And the shadows we cast
In each other's life.

Just me and my sister
And our shadows
At play in the western sun
Thankfully together.

J. Binford-Bell
November 2011


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7 comments:

  1. David (1MereMortal)November 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    A very sweet poem...wonderfully written.

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  2. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallNovember 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    this is impressive,
    smiles.


    sweet entry.

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  3. KayNovember 20, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Wonderful that you're thankful for your sister - your shadow. Lovely.

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  4. tinkwelbornNovember 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I like this poem...it’s message, structure, and the accompanying photo is excellent.
    very nice work.

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  5. Dave KingNovember 23, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    A fine post.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Just beautiful relationship u ppl share :)

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  7. MelissaNovember 25, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I hope you sent this one to your sister! It's sweet and nostalgic - memories only you two can really understand together. Thanks for sharing!

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