Shadow of life

In the shadow of life, we find solace A refuge from the harsh light of reality Where the darkness wraps around us Like a warm embrace, comforting and familiar In the shadows, we can hide From the judgmental eyes of the world Where we can be ourselves Without fear of being exposed The shadows hold our secrets The things we keep hidden from others Our fears, our desires, our regrets All safely tucked away in the darkness But the shadow of life is not just a place of hiding It is also a place of reflection Where we can see ourselves more clearly Without the distractions of the outside world In the shadow of life, we find beauty In the simple things that go unnoticed The way the light filters through the leaves Or the way the rain glistens on the pavement So let us not fear the shadows For they hold the key to our true selves A place of peace and understanding In the tumultuous sea of life's chaos.