The Shadow

I crossed
the boulevard
my shadow
followed me

I walked
the mountains
my shadow
I could see

I swam
the river
my shadow
came along

I went pass
the time
and there
it was gone

I waited
a million years
my shadow
showed no sign

I rested
for a while
one lonely night
sat down to dine

I saw
night had fallen
darkness prevailed
I was feared

I realised
I died long ago
so the shadow
disappeared