Chasing the Shadow 2/24/14

I chased after that shadow,

For way too many years,

With nothing left to show for it,

Except years of heartache and of tears.

So many times I tried to let go,

Even succeeded a time or two,

Until the dreams would bring it back,

And haunt my days anew.

But I knew I had to do away,

With all the false hopes and dreams,

Because in the place where shadows dwell,

Nothing is ever as it seems.

So I put it away, though it took too long,

I should have done it years ago,

Now the shadow is finally laid to rest,

I finally let it go.

TLA 2/24/14