Shadowlands

Standing in the shadows

A strange figure caught my eye

She pulled her glasses down

And watched as I passed by

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Though I didn’t know it

she turned to walk my way

she hesitated for a moment

I faintly heard her say

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Keeper of my wishes

teller of my thoughts

Cover me in kisses

show me what I am not

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Grant me peace and wisdom

I know, you know the way

Just how to beat the system

spread my wings and fly away

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I looked at her in wonder

why would she say these things to me

I turned intent to confront her

to explain, what did she mean

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She smiled and said don’t worry

soon you will realize your strength

Your heart is full of fury

and your patience, long in length

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So I waited for the answers

to the riddle that she told

All I need, a second chance for

my wisdom to take hold

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My wings spread open wide

the wind raised me to the sky

The change deep down inside

no longer needing to know why

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I am the keeper of the wishes

the teller of the thoughts

Showering with kisses

Becoming what I’m not