The Shadow Inside

The shadow self, a hidden part,

A side of us we often hide,

It lurks within the darkest corners,

A presence we try to deride.

But shadows cannot be denied,

They linger, always there,

A part of us we cannot shake,

No matter how hard we swear.

But shadows hold a different light,

A darker, deeper hue,

They hold the secrets we keep hidden,

The things we're scared to do.

But shadows are not just for fear,

They can bring a different sight,

They can show us things we couldn't see,

In the glare of day's bright light.

So let us embrace the shadow self,

And all its mysteries untold,

For in the darkness we may find,

A truth that's yet to unfold.