Life In A Shadow Poem by Robert Abok

Even with light I dwell in darkness,
And I can’t focus for to me the future is night
I know not why life has to be this way
I don’t know yet why I dwell in this shadow

Come on sun shine,
Shine stronger and I will be free,
Take from me darkness that covers my eyes
I want to be free to see the world as it is
I want no greater shadow but mine

Hey you brother, son of my mother
You’re greater, richer, but also a bother
Release me of the chains that my arms seems to cover,
I want to taste the waters and see if I can go any deeper

I want to live my life and make my choices,
I want to make the mistake and pay the prices,
I want to go my way so let go of my hand
Let the hawks come and take me away
I need not your shadow to protect my personhood
Even the hen lets go of the chicks at some point in life
I need your shadow no more, I want to live by my shadow.