Shadowed Life

Where does it start?
Where's the big
beginning?

Flashes of
Temporary beauty
Genuine smiles I see
floating my way.
Unordinary hello's
that grab my attention.
Heartfelt hugs
that tear down
defenses.
Warm conversations
on a cold wintry night.

These things
I treasure most
But gone in a flash
My snapshot life
Making me wonder.

Am I fading into the
Shadows
Or are the shadows
Blending
Into me?