My shadow will always
Walk beside me,
Linger over my shoulder,
and dance in the light.

My shadow will always be better than me;
It's taller, smarter, more compassionate funnier,
It's everything I wish I could be.
My shadow never makes mistakes.

Some days I try to catch up with my shadow;
I try to walk as proudly as she does,
I try to be lithe and free like she is,
I try to be perfect.
But, alas, I can never grasp my shadow.

Some days my shadow mocks me,
Laughs at my insecurities,
Reminds me of my flaws,
And whispers all my secrets.
My shadow knows I can never be like her.

For as long as the sun shines,
I can never be my shadow.