shadow love

In the brightness of
the night,
In the darkness of
the day,
I see you and hear you call my name.


I feel your closeness
when you are not here,
and your laughter fills
the silent room.

Alone I spend time with you,
sharing secrets,
telling stories,
laughing at your jokes.

When the day is bright and the room is loud and full of people,
You whisper to me and I slip away from the crowd
Knowing you are waiting for me
in the shadows.