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Shadow Puppet

May 3, 2026

You You always look back at me Glancing back My silhouette defines you When I am just a reflection of the moment at hand A glance back at who you are You block the light So here I am You turn me into a puppet But you know I will always follow you I’m you, but each time you step, you match my move.

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Personal relationship dynamics with philosophical undertones about reflection, identity.

Moderate pacing; explores mirror metaphor across lines with recurring idea clusters.

Melancholic, conflicted tone; loss of agency and identity despite devotion.

Contemplative with quiet intensity; controlled anguish rather than explosive force.

Eleven lines; within 7-15 range for moderate length poems.

Rich metaphorical language; shadow/reflection, puppet, silhouette, blocking light imagery.

Primarily lyric internal voice addressing 'you'; some dramatic tension but not fully persona.

Shadow Puppet

Emma Rill

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