Shadows & Reflections

By Matthew Krumrie

This book contains poems I've written from good times in my life, and also rough patches. It's about love, heartbreak, and everyday struggles.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9780359599257

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Shadows & Reflections

Title

Shadows & Reflections

By: Matthew Krumrie

Copyright

Copyright © Matthew Krumrie

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any other form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to publisher, addressed Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the address below.

ISBN: 978-0-359-59925-7

Front cover image by: Pol Úbeda Hervàs

Book design by Matthew Krumrie

Printed by: Lulu.com, in the United States of America.

First printing edition 2019.

Matthew Krumrie

423 School Rd NW

Hutchinson, MN, 55350

Table of Contents

Contents

Title

Copyright

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Women & Woes

Chapter 2: Dreams of Nightmares

Chapter 3: Love & Loss

Chapter 4: Reflections of my Shadows

Chapter 1: Women & Woes

The Ocean of Emotion

So misunderstood, like the depths of the oceans. Going power crazy, from the strength of my emotions. Staring into my reflection, searching for an answer. But all I see is rot and death, and myself as a cancer. Constantly feeling like, I’m trapped beneath the water. Every day’s a back and forth battle. Just like a teeter totter. Looking for a helping hand, or if anybody is there. No one is for all I know, why should they care? I’m just like a plastic bag, adding to the pollution. Just getting rid of me, would be their best solution. But how did I end up here? Into this position? Discarded and thrown away, because of my condition? Maybe I’m the one to blame, lately I’ve been thinking. Like I crashed myself into some ice, and that’s why I am sinking. Deeper and deeper I fall; the light is slowly fading. Guess I should get