My Beloved Shadow I used to run from you. But everywhere I fled You followed me. During the day you stayed close behind Nipping at my heels. And at night you ruled my world. I cowered in fear at the sight of you. You live in dark scary places. Why do you pursue me so? Why do you torment me? I see you in my dreams As dark evil energy. I read about you in the newspaper. Watch you on TV. I hide from you. All my life I have been running from you. But alas, I am so tired, Growing more and more weary. Every day I drag myself out of bed. I know you are there. What do you want from me? Perhaps you want to tell me something. Maybe it is I Who am the evil one. What am I running from? Could I talk to you? I know you are listening to me. Do you know who I am? You have been with me from the start. No one has stayed by my side more than you. When others abandoned me, You were there. When I felt lonely, You were my silent presence. You've experienced my tears, my joy, My sadness, my triumphs. We have been through a lot together. What can you tell me about myself? Could we ever be friends? It is so hard to open to you. You are so mysterious that I become afraid. Your silence makes my thoughts Seem so loud. What would happen if I stopped running from you? What if I were brave enough to face you? Would you share with me your secrets? Maybe I could be a friend to you. Do you ever get lonely too? Am I your shadow?

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