The sun rises-
as does the Light within me.
A golden hand strokes the face of day.
I hear Shadow burst into the room -
a truth that will never stray.

It rests in my body,
and I know it will make me suffer.
Shadow will ask Light to dance.
It will forever hover.

They intertwine,
dance the day away -
kiss, and drink wine,
until the stars come out to play.

I rise with Light,
but Shadow knows my name.
It does not leave.
It does not stray.
Together -
they settle in the corners of my flame.
For Light, it loves like no other.

Every breath I draw,
is a battle I win.
I am made of both-
sun and sorrow,
clarity and confusion,
strength and salt.

Shadow does not hate me,
nor I it.
It allows me my joy,
reminds me of all the bits.
None of them are cruel -
„This too is part of you.“

And so, Light & Shadow
live happily ever after.