My shadows.

By the light of a thousand stars

I sit her with my shadows

that, by the light of a single sun

would die in burning pain.

By the voice of a thousand stars

I talk her with my shadows

we whisper of things so hidden

that even sunlight would refrain.

By the stare of a thousand stars

I smile here at my shadows

in a world of insane madness

they’re the ones that keep me sane.

By the sight of a thousand stars

I look here at my shadows

in a world that’s only taking

they’re the ones from who I gain.

By the noise of a thousand stars

I shout here at my shadows

with them I feel so wanted

all else just gives disdain.

By the glare of a thousand stars

I curse here all my shadows

they are with me forever

they haunt, they are my bane.

Daniel L. Raven | Wordsmith