I am the darkness that lies in the corner of your nightmares.
I am the light that shines in your imagination.
I am the chill that shakes you in the night air.
I am the blanket that warms you as you sleep.
I am the sound of the alarm that forces you awake.
I am as I am.

I once lived in the deepest, darkest part of your soul.
I once danced in the melody that played in your memories.
I once cradled you when fear struck your heart.
I once whispered comfort to you as you drove home.
I once was but now am.

I will be there when your hair turns silver.
I will hear your last breath.
I will watch the lid close on your life.
I will remember you well past that time.
I will be as I always was.

I will be the light that leads you home.
I will be your saving grace.
I once warmed your soul.
I once carried you through every phase.
I am life’s cold touch.
I am death’s warm embrace.

I am what I have always been, and always will be.
Love

- Elijah Hardin