My shadow is the truth

My shadow is who I’m destined to be

My shadow cannot and will not lie

But my shadow is not me

We aren’t the same

I can and will lie

I wonder if we’ll ever be one

Before the day I die

My shadow is dangerous

My shadow is reckless

My shadow is me

No more, no less

Can you see?

Here, look into my eyes

I’m not who I seem to be

Look past my disguise

My shadow is trapped

My shadow cannot be free

Can I ever be my shadow?

Will I be me?