Uniquely Mine

A shadowed twin A whispering echo beneath my skin In silent moments you softly creep Disturbing the solace of my sleep A phantom presence unseen yet near Feeding doubt and nurturing fear Through daylight hours you cloud my sight Turning clear skies into an endless night An inconspicuous burden heavy to bear An unseen tether always there Guiding my thoughts down dark pathways Where comfort is fleeting and sanity strays No refuge found or safe retreat From the ceaseless sound of your beat In crowded rooms I'm still alone Haunted by my phantom clone Attempts to flee are all in vain You’re always residing in my brain A lifelong bond I can't bend My hidden foe and closest friend