THE SHADOW BECOMES YOU

The shadow becomes me
A poem about my own transformation
Less glare on the face & stress on the eyes
More mystery & interest, lurking in shaded places.

No responsibility to reply or respond, unless prompted
A quiet time, until action is activated, with intent
Yet, back to the shadows once again
Learning & listening instead of leading, inquiring!

Yet, "letting go" feels like I'm slipping back
Back into patterns from the past
Reliving guilt & failure ... going deeper to the darker places 
Causing me to reach out, surrender, only do my small part.

Giving to others is important to me
The time to teach is rapidly approaching
My hearts desire is once again the driving force
For my ambition … take control of my mind's direction

The shadow becomes me, as age changes my attributes
As amenities & priorities direct my heart & mind to the place
I slow down & relax more. Laugh more. Watch others more.
I find time .. to choose .. which path .. to take.

                                           ZCMI
                                           September 27, 2012