A Lovers' Quarrel

What do we do when

the shadow disappears

even if a second then

it feels like years.

Waiting, counting to ten,

holding in our fears

until the sun moves again.

The shadow reappears

and we breathe only then,

suddenly caring about what perseveres.

Light and darkness dance again

one moving the other without fears,

eager to dance in front of wistful eyes then

while swearing their next quarrel won’t be for years.

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I wrote this piece for The Sonnet of Shadows Vocal Challenge! The inspiration came from learning about Lāhainā Noon, a phenomenon that causes people in certain areas of the world to be unable to see shadows for a period of time.

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Hi there, thanks for reading! I'm Jaci Schreckengost, a writer, marketer, and creator. I've spent more than 8 years in content, digital, and social media marketing, and I'm currently running Schreckengost Creative. If you'd like to stay connected with me, you can find me here on Substack.