"Shadows" A Poem By David Near

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This is the fifth poem I've uploaded to KZbin and it was essentially born from too much time dwelling in my own thoughts. If it seems a little scatterbrained, that's just a reflection of how I've been feeling lately. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy it, and can find at least a part of it to relate to.
LYRICS:
A silhouette swaying in the gray and decaying expanse of existence.
Trapped in a cycle of vengeful and spiteful, and ignorant persistence.
Watching my heroes all fall, one by one.
Am I alive at all? Hard to tell when you’re numb...
You can’t expect to keep track of time when you’re mourning
When one day bleeds to the next with no warning.
Am I a ghost? Well, not quite, but almost.
I’m still breathing, but is that supposed to be all life is?
I’m sick, and there’s no cure for what I have.
I don’t see the world like you do, through your eyes.
I don’t cry, and I can’t empathize. I don’t function like the rest of you…
I can’t decide which action I'm meant to choose.
Cause it feels like despite my attempts, I’m still less than you…
How do I act like a human’s intended?
How can I still see innocence and defend it,
when way down deep everyone is demented?
But I’m just venting...I can’t change a world that’s unrelenting.
Or abolish the virus that’s quickly spreading.
Consuming a nation, I see where this is heading.
A life in chains, if we’re lucky.
I’m sick of hearing kind words that are laced with a lie.
If you can’t even be honest with yourself, then why do you try?
But that’s an accusation I know you’ll deny,
so I sit back and I watch this die.
It was always your choice...not mine.
I’ve seen loved ones die and friends become shadows.
And I’ve watched myself be led to the gallows,
and I didn’t have the heart to fight.
But somehow I came out alive on the other side.
I know one day I’ll see the ones who died…and look them in the eye,
and say I’m sorry I never got to say goodbye.
And I’ve missed you more than you could imagine.
Life is a chore...and it always has been, since your deaths happened.
But for now, I clean the slate...eliminate the seeds of hate
and watch the doomed disintegrate.
Cause this was never my fight anyways.

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

LYRICS: A silhouette swaying in the gray and decaying expanse of existence. Trapped in a cycle of vengeful and spiteful, and ignorant persistence. Watching my heroes all fall, one by one. Am I alive at all? Hard to tell when you’re numb... You can’t expect to keep track of time when you’re mourning When one day bleeds to the next with no warning. Am I a ghost? Well, not quite, but almost. I’m still breathing, but is that supposed to be all life is? I’m sick, and there’s no cure for what I have. I don’t see the world like you do, through your eyes. I don’t cry, and I can’t empathize. I don’t function like the rest of you… I can’t decide which action I'm meant to choose. Cause it feels like despite my attempts, I’m still less than you… How do I act like a human’s intended? How can I still see innocence and defend it, when way down deep everyone is demented? But I’m just venting...I can’t change a world that’s unrelenting. Or abolish the virus that’s quickly spreading. Consuming a nation, I see where this is heading. A life in chains, if we’re lucky. I’m sick of hearing kind words that are laced with a lie. If you can’t even be honest with yourself, then why do you try? But that’s an accusation I know you’ll deny, so I sit back and I watch this die. It was always your choice...not mine. I’ve seen loved ones die and friends become shadows. And I’ve watched myself be led to the gallows, and I didn’t have the heart to fight. But somehow I came out alive on the other side. I know one day I’ll see the ones who died…and look them in the eye, and say I’m sorry I never got to say goodbye. And I’ve missed you more than you could imagine. Life is a chore...and it always has been, since your deaths happened. But for now, I clean the slate...eliminate the seeds of hate and watch the doomed disintegrate. Cause this was never my fight anyways.

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

@@SilkintheSunspotscheese I never did a bridge worm voice.

[@SilkintheSunspotscheese]

@@DavidNearVoiceActor ... i tougth you did that... im sorry... i... **sigh** I thought that maybe you deleted a video but you are not the person who created that audio :(

[@SilkintheSunspotscheese]

@@DavidNearVoiceActor i mean this audio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ7ZY2eknriJm7M

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

@@SilkintheSunspotscheese No, I could do a better job than that 😂

[@silvianeri4323]

Beautiful and deep. Nothing more to say other than I love this poem 💖❤ -Yyoshikoo.

[@Cat-rs3ev]

Your poems have always been my favorite videos from you, thank you so very much for sharing one of them with us again I hope you're doing well

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

That's very nice to hear! They're always something very personal to me, and I never expect many people to have an interest in them, but I always appreciate the ones who do! And I'm surviving, so I can't complain. I hope you're doing well too!

[@rtempest12]

Awesome..!! Raw, Down to Earth.. Makes Me Feel! You are Brilliant David.. Thank You Kindly.. 💋

[@harryfleutv666]

Your voice is like chocolate to my ears, it gives me ASMR vibes when you’re reading poetry, good job!

[@c2bienaime]

What an amazing poem and the way you narrate it sends chills down my spine. Keep up the good work

[@rebeccalopez1313]

I missed your poetry!!! So eloquent and thought provoking✨

[@KathrynSarkhoh]

This is so cool, David. Keep it up 👍❤️ Love from Kuwait 🇰🇼❤️

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

Thank you so much! And I didn't know I had viewers from Kuwait, but that's awesome!

[@ZexeCosplays-Editz]

I'm completely speeches! Keep up the good work!👍🏻👍🏻

[@sidneywillhite1412]

It’s crazy how Moon shadow research and your poems are so alike. Almost like your one with the shadows. I love your work and this poem is amazing. You have a very down to earth look on the world which is one of the reasons I love your work. A lot of the things you write are very relatable

[@Ethan18095]

This hit my heart hard

[@mutantmunstercheese1]

whoa this is a really good poem! I really feel it honestly, its something I can def relate too at the moment, dealing with depression and trust issues...

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

I'm glad you were able to relate to it, but I'm sorry to hear that you're currently going through depression. Just know that you're not alone! And as cliche as it is, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. I've been in that mindset for awhile now, so I feel your pain. And as for trust issues...unfortunately, that's something I've had to deal with for almost a decade. I really hope things can start improving for you soon though, and that you're able to kick depression's ass!

[@mutantmunstercheese1]

@@DavidNearVoiceActor yes. it is very hard, but thank you so much for the kind words!!! yes i will kick it’s ass. if it hurts me i will hurt it back

[@Elsisalittleconcerned]

Gods, you just have such a gorgeous, rich voice. If I could marry a voice I absolutely would.

[@jariah420]

amazing writing, paired with such a relaxing voice. i love this.

[@faleshiajackson9071]

I really love this poem it hits close to home, an somethings in this poem I can honestly relate too. If not all

[@black.cat.piperxx4692]

Damn. This is so hard-hitting.. Great work!

[@herbaldragon7646]

Well said...well said

[@DarthZevrel66]

Excellent

[@moonamayag]

No dislikes...perfect, like this video, LOVE YOU DAVID

[@chazityjohnson4948]

Love that hit close to home beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vibhadhyani9916]

That sounds like a song I would listen to on repeat for hours, you have some serious talent! Keep up the amazing work! Love from India 😊😊

[@TheAlmighty8969]

Hello everyone who came back to the video how’s your day going?

[@gazasalih6099]

This poem is very good, I like it. I also like meaning of it.

[@burnerash2963]

Istg you got to be THE MOST underrated youtuber I know I f-ing swear!

[@rolandov8761]

this poem is so breathtaking it needs to b read and heard 🖤😯😌🖤 I would love to hear more. how did u een get so good with poetry?

[@roseylee4101]

holy moly, relaxing, realistic and dark i love this poem, its beautiful

[@andrewcoltzt1563]

I like it. I get it, I think. People don't like to think outside of the box of society's norms because they crave acceptance, and you can't be accepted if you fit outside of society's norms, not if you're deemed a bad or non-agreeable person. Sometimes the norms should stay that way, but sometimes they should be challenged. I'm sure there were many elements put into this poem, this is just what came to mind; I could be way off haha.

[@thesingingghost8513]

Yayyy, another great video! I'm going to take this opportunity to say this: One time I had a dream that I was at a bookstore and i was with my mom but you were also there. There was this ring I wanted to buy (don't ask me why they were selling a ring at a bookstore lol) and my mom wouldn't let me get it, so I threw my book at the wall and ruined it. And I was like "oh shit I ruined it, i didn't even pay for it yet," and then you came up to me and scolded me in a spooky narrator voice. So yeah

[@Dubios_]

HAIL DAVID CONTENT

[@JEF_W]

While I don’t agree with some of your views, I can’t argue against the truth in them. Life is hard. It will always be hard. There will always be bad people, fear, hate, and chaos. Loss especially. But that’s normal. There are great things in this world that go along with the terrible. Good people. Beautiful landscapes. Two of many ingredients for so many adventures. But still. Humanity can’t exist solely on the high standards of purity nor the wickedness of cruelty. They’re forever intertwined. It’s what we do on this Earth, whether good or bad, that defines who we are as people. As long as we continue doing the best we can to live life to the fullest before the end, then that’s enough. I hope you’re doing well, David, and that goes for your loved ones as well. Much love to you.

[@lovellhorrors1586]

Well said.

[@thedisabledviking]

idk if this is oversharing, but the first minute reaily hit home for me. my twin brother has been in a very intence battle with psychosis these past 2 years. and thats what it me think of.

[@silvianeri4323]

YOOOOO THAT'S AMAZING! The all lyrics was soo deep but in the end I love it! One of the best poem that I ever heard. This all video got me thinking about you're point of view which is really rare that something grab my attention for soo long! Wonderful Job as always Mr. Near ❤ -Yyoshikoo.

[@lovellhorrors1586]

I see dwelling too much in your thoughts can lead to some pretty dark places. Hope you're doing ok. Anyways, great work. This one hit close to home. Not so much for me, not to an extreme extent, but quite a bit for my sister.

[@vexmakesedits]

Man this hit me hard

[@aurangzebkhan2185]

This feels like something that Toby would write

[@rakiahbaker5589]

Have a nice August!

[@JEF_W]

Excellent poem as always, David

[@elijahhedgemondakasupersai1075]

That was deep bro!

[@lilyeclipse8382]

Mr. N, your poem is amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

Bars

[@TheAlmighty8969]

Somehow I didn’t know this was posted the other day

[@elijahbaker781]

Your voice is just so iconic.

[@trinityadams5417]

When I tell you how fast I clicked on this

[@RavenLordOfficials]

I love your poems so much, it inspires me to write some of my own but I always find myself cringing and tossing it in the trash. Do you have any advise you can give me to do better?

[@DavidNearVoiceActor]

I know this comment is a year old, apologies for the late reply. But I thank you for the kind words! As for advice, it's not the most amazing advice in the world, but I would just say to keep writing. We all have a first draft, and a second draft, etc. before we finalize something. Just be honest and true to who you are and the words will follow eventually.

[@RavenLordOfficials]

@@DavidNearVoiceActor it doesn't even matter that this comment is a year old. You made my day 🖤🥲

[@michaelberg7907]

Interesting. It's like I know exactly what he's talking about, I've just never felt it.

[@camilaqxo5093]

do Rowdy's voice next! I'm sure his voice is gonna be bussin' and gory lol

[@jentoniosjozefuck2930]

Kind of my life but not really somethings just don't fit

[@wolfbeta4216]

I like creepypasta

[@lovellhorrors1586]

The poem has nothing to do with Creepypasta.

[@Emely_xdd]

Hello ^^

[@M.W.K6996]

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