My shadow has been behaving strangely in recent weeks I’ve noticed that it’s far less docile than it used to be For instance, on those occasions when I catch a glimpse of my reflection in a shop window And see an older, more stooped person than I expect My shadow is strutting upright, youthful, vigorous And then when I’m struggling to run for the bus, heart pounding My shadow is impatiently hurrying ahead, no longer so willing to wait for me I swear last week when out cycling, it tried to overtake me When I’m walking through crowds, careful not to gaze too long or longingly at the young women My shadow is **** well staring and ogling and half turning to follow them This worries me. I’m concerned about my shadow’s state of mind I fear it is about to abandon me for a younger model