The Shadow Poem by Chris Clingman

Hidden from a world so bright
is a man so filled with love
he hides away from the burning light
but he once had a safe place he used to dream of
The safe place is now so dark and cold
it used to bring him such joy and no fears
he had owned this place since he was seven years old
no his safe place only brings tears
he hides his face and embraces the dark
he fears the light and lives like a shadow
the shadow travels but he always leaves his mark
you may seem him now and again but you must remember he is a shadow
the shadow has an amazing voice
if you want to hear him speak first you must listen
if you speak when he does then you made your choice
he will vanish and all that is left is a glisten