Eclipsed
Stepping Out From the Shadow
Looking through my own eyes
Yet I see only your vision
Searching for my own way
All I find is your path
We are supposed to walk side by side
Yet I am always that step back
Our tracks but a single set
As my prints are inset in yours
…
I wanted to build a life for us
To be joint architects of a home
But the blueprint is solely yours
A blueprint for a single story abode
Your story
Within which I am but a minor character
…
I wanted to integrate our lives
Instead I am subsumed
I wanted to be your life’s partner
Instead I am your mirror
Reflecting only your self-perceived glory
As the moon reflects the sun's light
My job to support, adore, uphold
My accomplishments are yours
Your accomplishments … also yours
…
This ring upon my finger
Meant symbolize a partnership
A joining of two souls
Equal, loving, caring…
This ring may as well instead
Be inset in my nose
For your lead rope to be tied to
…
When did this happen?
When did I become solely your shadow?
My identity tied solely to yours
It is time, for me to step out
Step back into the light
Breathe free air under the sun
Where I am not eclipsed
…
I wish you well
But this mouse you trapped
In a gilded cage
Needs to be a free lioness
A lioness with an identity of her own
It is time for me to roar
…
Goodbye
About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald is a 911 dispatcher of 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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Comments (3)
Excellent and emotive writing!! Good one Andrew. 😊👍
This is exactlyyyyyyy how I've been feeling yesterday and today. It became so overwhelming to the point I had a panic attack a few hours ago. I've calmed down now and reading this made me feel better. It's like you write this poem on my behalf and I appreciate that so much. These were my favourite lines: Reflecting only your self-perceived glory As the moon reflects the sun's light
Fabulous & inspirational!!! Wonderfully written!!! Loved it!!!💕❤️❤️