When the beggar died in the barn
Where he'd been allowed to sleep
No one knew his name but it was
March 1st so they buried him as
"David Smith, a poor wanderer
Known to God." His shadow
Remained behind, doing odd jobs
On James Oakes' farm. He was called
David Shadow and over the years
Grew more solid, learned to speak,
And eventually cast his own shadow
Who inherited from him when he died.
A line added to the beggar's stone said
"And his Shadow, respected and mourned."
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