Shadow Dance

My light may be shining

A little brighter now.

Waves of appreciation

Carry me farther into my day.

Excitement can run so high

It nearly lifts me off the ground.

Mindfulness has become necessary

Just to stay on my feet.

Because—with all of this light

My Shadow dances stronger.

Sometimes crashing into me

And pulling me back to the earth.

Fingers of fear reaching out

To weave into my relationships.

Volcanic bursts of anger 

Arise with little notice.

Hello my Shadow!

Shall we Dance?

I love to dance!

How about a Tango?

You keeping me tight within my edges?

Or a Salsa?

You push and pull me like a magnet.

Shall we foxtrot?

I will glide within your limits finding grace. 

Or a Two step?

Cowboy up and get er’ done!

Let’s celebrate this contrast

And have a good time

On this 3-dimensional

Human earth ride.

How about you?

Would you like to dance?