I am but a Shadow

I am but a shadow,

In a world of bright lights.

You may see me, you may be

Aware of a presence,

Aware of an anomaly,

Though you are never quite sure

If I am real or imaginary-

A dark spot at the edge of your eyesight.

My actions have no consequence

In the world surrounding-

Dream-like, I leave no identifiable mark-

A simulation; I end before I begin.

I may yell, like I may scream-

Shrill and desperate-

But can I be heard?

Can anyone hear me?

Please! Here my plea!

…

My voice may carry through the air

On an invisible wind current,

Travelling far and wide-

Yet in Limbo it remains.

I am but a shadow,

In a world of hidden corners and darkness,

I melt in with my surroundings,

Unable to break free-

To let myself be seen.

Try as I might,

I am smaller than a grain of sand,

No larger than a bacteria.

My imprint is left but for a second

Before it vanishes into the ether.

Forgotten before I am remembered.

I am,

Yet I am not.