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Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada
I work full time as an advanced care paramedic in Nova Scotia. I am married with three daughters. I have been married to the same beautiful woman for over 21 years and I still live in my hometown, (I haven't found a way out yet! lol!) I am the middle child from a family of eight. I have just recently put my poetry into book format. I first began writing my poetry as a way of self-expression but I have also written it with the intentions of having others read it and hopefully gain understanding through my words. I have always felt out of place, emotionally, spiritually and socially, like I never truly fit in but I am working through this and although at times it is a heavy burden, I don't regret being this way because it has led me to good things and also, it has allowed me to express my self through poetry. I hope that my writing will continue to improve and inspire others to do the same. I am currently working on my second poetry book and I would truly appreciate your support but more importantly I would like to hear any comments from those of you that have read my poems.

Saturday, 2 April 2011

My Shadows


I sense a darkening shape pulling at my arm,
It urges me to follow where I know it will do harm.
I turn to run but freeze with fear as I hear a hollowing sound,
With darkness drawing nearer, I tumble to the ground.
I fight my way to the brightest place, I can find along the road,
For I know within the presence of light, the darkness will erode.
When I am able to stand up straight and see clearly with my eyes,
I catch a glimpse of the obscure shape, as it slowly fades and dies.
I gather up my strength and tend my wounds, for I know it will go on,
With each assault I grow stronger and the shadow will soon be gone.

~David Phillips~
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  1. xtressa2112x3 April 2011 at 14:38

    Love it!!!!! I read some of your poems on here, and I find them amazing!!! I also read your bio, and I can totally relate!!! I've always felt out of touch with (I guess) the common way of life (I'm a teenage girl obsessed with baseball and the band RUSH...), and photography, music, and literature (especially poetry!) are my forms of expression.
    Anyways, keep it up!!!! :)

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  2. David Phillips4 April 2011 at 11:20

    Thank you Tressa! :-)

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