i woke up to my shadow
feeling green and ill at ease

i had hoped he’d stay in bed
and leave me alone in peace

instead my shadow watches as i bleed
truths and secrets i wish not to see

i shall not fight the dark he brings

he knows every curve of my body
like a pair of faded blue jeans

for my shadow will leave
as I reach for the light

and i shall fear no more
embracing the night