Shadows

"Sometimes people need to hide from the shadows that may judge."
Forgive me, my spirit
Tarry no longer here
What soul do I have left to give?
Give me good grace and then
Let me go
I don't feel this is right
My melancholic insanity
But how do I continue when I want
To rest in peace?

Your shadows hunt you
Follow you down
Poke you and prod you
Leave you without a sound
His shadows mock him
Twist, and turn away
Waltz into the darkness
Leave them all behind
My shadows beckon
Bring me all the nearer
Sing me to sleep
And maybe I won't wake up

How can I forget you?
Either, and all in one
A betrayal I won't regret
And yet I won't back down
You deserved much better
Than numbed, relentless ice

I can't keep this
Tearing at my flesh
When all this brings full
I see it's all a lie
My mind has fooled me
As always, and once again

Bring me my weapons
And shut the door; I don't want you
To see
This may be a bit messy
So come back when I'm done
Give me my time
And then some more
Make certain I've left you
Before you return

Bury me well
I don't want to remind you
Sleep into the morning
Don't get up until I'm gone
Burn your memories
Of me from your mind

I can't stand to gaze on
At my face anymore
You both love it dearly, but please
Can I make it go away?
My stomach rebels
In time, so will my heart
In protest, to end this,
A beat will fall apart

Shadows, there are so many
Choose well where you wish to hide