The Shadow

At The Dawn of My Time The Light shone so brightly it blinded my sight But with its warmth and promise of opportunity I reveled in the notion of optimism and its delight He lurked behind my back Staying out of my site, I hardly knew He was there Silently watching, waiting, looking over my shoulder But in my youth, I barely had a care At the Meridiem of My Time I thrived, as I was powerful and strong My senses keen, my focus unwavering I felt invincible and could do no wrong I barely gave Him a thought I became curious once, but He could not be found Then I caught a glimpse of Him … under my feet Triumphant, I was sure a new King had been crowned But now, in the Twilight of My Time I struggle to make sense of it all What once seemed to be victory I now see was the pride before the fall And now He looms in front of me Every moment His presence is known And as those who have gone before me I know I must face Him alone As He outstretches His arms And the last flicker of light is done His darkness consumes me And, forever, we are One