Shadow

And once this boy
afraid of his shadow 
came to me asking 
why’s he following me 
I think it’s because 
I replied because he 
wants to be friends 
I don’t want friends 
he said marching upon
his shadow that may
be true my friend 
but perhaps your shadow 
might shadows are blessings 
they are our only 
reminder that we’re here 
they give another shade
would you rather be 
but a simple stick
or a tree full
of leaves giving shelter 
friend or no friend 
shadow must you be