Shadow Fighting Poem by Subbaraman N V

Why fight with the shadow
While one has to fight with the real
Path of success may be narrow
Yet to fight with the real is ideal!

Fighting with the shadow
Outcome of the mind shallow
Filled with the fear bereft of marrow
Losing the goal unable to swallow!

Shadow fighting
Resort of the timid
Ashamed of losing
For the reasons vivid!

Shadow boxing
Weakish thinking
Psycho satisfaction
Offshoot of frustration
Mental aberration
Foul situation!

Fight with the real
When the cause is clear
With the mind without fear
Holding values dear!