If Violet Could Talk Today…

she would say, “Hey there, shadow.  You seem pretty cool, even though you don’t say much.  You wave at me when I wave at you.  I always find you fairly close to me.  Sometimes, the persistence of your presence almost indicates that you need something from me.  From time to time, I assume that perhaps you’re just lonely, and in need of a little human contact.  So then, tell me shadow, why the eff do I smack my face on the wall EVERY SINGLE TIME I try to give you a hug?”