| Shadow-Lover |
| Shadow-Lover, never seen by day, Only deep in dreams do you appear. Wisdom tells me I should run away, Love of mist and shadows, all unclear-- Nothing can I hold of you but thought Shadow-Lover, mist and twilight wrought. Shadow-Lover, comfort me in pain. Love, although I never see your face, All who'd have me fear you speak in vain-- Never would I shrink from your embrace Shadow-Lover, gentle is your hand Never could another understand. Shadow-Lover, soothe me when I mourn Mourn for all who left me here alone, When my grief is too much to be borne, When my burdens crushing-great have grown, Shadow-Lover, I cannot forget-- Help me bear burdens I have yet. Shadow-Lover, you alone can know How I long to reach a point of peace How I fade with weariness and woe How I long for you to bring release. Shadow-Lover court me in my dreams Bring the peace the suffering redeems. Shadow-Lover, from the Shadows made, Lead me into Shadows once again. Where you lead I cannot be afraid, For with you I shall come home again-- In your arms I shall not fear the night. Shadow-Lover, lead me into light. |