We travel with dark shadows
But my companion is white
As alone as I may always be,
I don’t often feel lonely.
There’s a light
Brightening my path
Like a lantern being carried
From behind
helping to guide my steps.
It doesn’t lead my way,
But has my back.
It doesn’t prevent
fears from coming,
But it does allay them
when they do.
My shadow can hear my thoughts
feel my feelings
Know what I’ll do
Before it’s done.
It whispers
and the message is carried.
Instead of a grim reaper,
It’s a safety keeper.
I feel almost held,
securely.
As with everyone,
Undesirable things occur
But, I have a knowing
I’ll come out of it okay.
It’s not only me and my shadow
But, perish the thought
I’d ever lose it.