The Shadow Voice - A poem by Margaret Atwood


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Margaret Atwood - The Shadow Voice

My shadow said to me: 
what is the matter


Isn't the moon warm
enough for you
why do you need
the blanket of another body


Whose kiss is moss


Around the picnic tables
The bright pink hands held sandwiches
crumbled by distance. Flies crawl
over the sweet instant


You know what is in these blankets


The trees outside are bending with
children shooting guns. Leave
them alone. They are playing
games of their own.


I give water, I give clean crusts


Aren't there enough words
flowing in your veins
to keep you going.

Added: on October 3rd, 2005 at 6:01 PM | Viewed: 2649 times | Comments (2)

The Shadow Voice - Comments and Information
Poet: Margaret Atwood Poem: The Shadow Voice Poem of the Day on: Nov 30 2008 Comment 2 of 2, added on August 27th, 2008 at 2:59 PM. Yeah, the title does make sense... The poem is about (at least this is what I got from it) someone taking a look at their own life and relationships; asking why do they need another person when just living by themselves is good enough...hence: The "Shadow" Voice... James from United States Comment 1 of 2, added on October 3rd, 2005 at 6:01 PM. The title made NO sense or compatibility with the poem. Liliana Askabra from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Shadow Voice, has received 2 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Margaret Atwood with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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The Shadow Voice Last read: 2009-11-21 22:42:26 Poem of the Day on: Nov 30 2008 Viewed 2649 times. Added on October 3rd, 2005 at 6:01 PM.

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