in this shadow

in this shadow
where something grows
there is no light cast on it
still it exists
in its own world
for no one else to see
but you
and me

sometimes a lack of light
creates a warmth
that too much brightness
casts away
you need to huddle close
make sure you don't get lost
in this cave
of darkness

and somewhere further down
a garden in full flush of bloom
is shared by those
who know the way
to the core

in this shadow
i can see the silhouette
that no one else can trace
the things about your face
that only lovers know

in this shadow
there is no blindness
to the one
who follows the line
of your jaw
with her fingers
finders
keepers

and as the sun comes up
the whole thing disappears
was it just a dream
or was it real

in this shadow
the secret will be kept
for years