You and I

running from the light

looking for an oasis

holding out for night

clinging to darkened places

then one moves

body sheltered me

your shadow: my salvation

look away from me

I'll move away; be patient

then you moved

you chased the light

you set me free

until the night

washed over me

you didn't leave

you didn't scream

you helped me breathe

you let me dream

what are you?

I'm quite a lot to

take in, I know, but you stayed

and I just want you

to know I grew in your shade

why aren't you

afraid of me?

your eyes don't leave mine

I've never seen eyes like yours

brighter than moon shine

cold bright pulls me to your shore

there I am lost

I stand before you

you look up to hold my gaze

you reach for me, too

the rest all becomes a haze

there you are lost

I'm sorry