NIGHTIME

NIGHTIME

You are a darkened cloak that I hide beneath
Within a candle's stare
You are the mask I use to veil my true self
You are my one world, my world of darkness
I can not live within your counterparts light
Your anonimity encompasses me, shields me
I can move freely and comfortably within you
You slow down time, I am able to reflect
I feel safe until you go
I don't have to justify anything while you're there
You are my shield, my armour
Please stay
Don't go
You are my one and only friend and comfort
Dawn brings reality
I do not want reality
Reality is savage, wounding, hurtful
You are my peace and isolation from it
Return quickly and let me hide within you
You are the one light in my world
A chameleon of darkness
I await you

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