Shadows

shadows soften the glare of assertive colors
and give pause for the lens
to notice shades of reality
missed in overexposure.

shadows caress the mind’s eye
and swim through her veins.
imagination, fantasy, memory and yearning
paint in light and shadow
a step apart from black/white.
shadows bring mystery and depth
to the game called developing.

—Terry Redman

My card says, “Mystery Fan, Bibliophile, Writer, Raconteur.” I have published in non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Reading or viewing TV have always been a part of my life, tending toward suspense, character-driven fiction, biographies, mysteries and biographical non-fiction. Add seasonal NFL games and the Warriors to complete the menu. Currently I enjoy writing creative blank verse poetry.