I am the shadow of death

I walk with you slow

I run with you steadily

I love you more than you could ever

no

I follow

I see everything you will be

I admire your frailty

I swallow the air around you

jasper and holly and elm

mark me as I hold you

I am shadow

I am your greatest love

I am your last defeat

there is no mistake

when my embrace

you meet

do not seek me my dearest

I will come for you

when our time is due

and always I will follow

know that to be true