Shadow Poem by Barry Middleton

when I was very young
walking in the morning
the sun was to my back
a quiet day was dawning

my shadow greeted me
though I was on my own
I saw my shadow watch
so I was not alone

but men will turn in age
to face the setting sun
my shadow lags behind
my journey almost done

I could look back to see
I know that he is there
he will not let me down
my shadow does his share

the golden sun ignites
the silent place I go
I am ready for the sun
I'll find the afterglow

I'll find the distant sea
beyond horizon's tide
my shadow guiding me
forever at my side