Hello shadow.

You go unnoticed

You fear that you're easily forgotten

That people could care less

Like you're scrap paper, crumpled up and trashed

That if you left, nothing would change

Or worse - things would get better.

But I see you.

I see you,

I know you,

I love you.

You? Yes, you.

Hiding in the background

Naturally blending in with the shades

And I can say that I love you because

I've been watching.

When you thought no one heard

I leaned in and listened

When you thought you were alone

I extended my hand

When you thought yourself unnoticed

I gave you a standing ovation

When you were gone

I felt empty.

And now, here you are,

Trying to fade even from me

But it's too late

Because I see you

I see you,

I know you,

I love you.

You aren't just a shadow,

But a soul

A good, well-rounded soul

Surprising. Inspiring even.

You are the light.

The light that warms me

Your silence speaks volumes

Your mind could paint masterpieces

The lilt of your voice is soothing

To say the very least

Oh, to hear you talk

To see you speak your mind

And say what you really feel