Shadows
There are two kinds of shadows
one is visible in light
the other invisible and internal
The first is an inconstant companion
only available in sunlight
never helping, only watching
a dark contortion of your image
a silent watcher
The second, constant and loud
always giving advice, suggestions unwarranted
this shadow clogs your heart
and halts your mind
a vocal critic
neither shadow can truly control you
their presence is mandatory
but should not distract you
know when they are friends
and how to shut them out
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