Love Poem: Shadows of My Leaving
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Written by: Tony Bush

Shadows of My Leaving

I cast down the trenchcoat past, 
Shrug it's weight onto the floor, 
Step the lightbulb uncertain 
With ginger steps towards the door. 
And a final glance shot 
Over one shoulder or another, 
Lingering looks and visual hooks 
Snag the fading of a lover. 
I draw her symbol to me 
So I may kiss the shadows 
Of my leaving from her brow, 
And whisper that my heart 
Will be with her again...somehow.