When I died My shadow decided they would take over I watched carefully Knowing I could not brace for what my shadow would do Knowing I couldn’t apologize for all they would hurt

They spoke crudely They did not hold back their emotions

Even though I was dead I had never felt so alive in my body They spoke crudely But they spoke the truth Something I could not do myself

I admired that I wish I had lived that way

Now I have realized I am the true shadow I was the one hiding from myself When really The one following me Was the one who should have lead

Maybe I would’ve lived happier if I had lived Speaking my truth To be bold like my shadow knew I never could have