Blank Face

        The moon is shining brightly. The wind tickles the trees as I count the stars in the sky with my friend tonight.

          Honestly, my buddy’s face is nowhere to be seen though her outline is a woman.

          I can’t even hear her voice but I know that she would not let go of me and I’ve known her since the day I was born.

          Every move that I make she really can copy. 

          If I eat, she’ll also dine- in with me. 

        There are times that I burst into tears but I can see her sitting beside me, hands on her face and her shoulders shake.

          At home, I am sometimes alone but she’ll be right there.   

       At times I am scared, she’ll comfort me and in my heart, I know she’s saying, “Don’t be afraid, I am here”

       During holidays, I celebrate not only with my family and friends but she’s also invited to all of the occasions and I really can tell that she is very happy.

          Secrets are hard to keep. But if I tell her, I realize that her lips are tightly sealed.

          For all these years, she is still at my side whatever I do and wherever I go. Though I can only see a dark figure of her, she is indeed my best friend and especially, she is the SHADOW of my life.