“Shadow” by Shaun Avery

When I walk tall
My friend does too
But he doesn't have to try

When I feel blue
I guess he does, too
But I've never heard him cry

He's my only friend now
My shadow is
And I'd better not push him away

But behind our love
Is a deep mistrust
And an envy that grows every day

My shadow trails me
Head held high
No eyes look back at me

He's part of me
Without the heart of me
And he knows not what I feel

Because when all went wrong
Within our house
He was nowhere to be found

But now he taunts me
As the days wear on
And he follows me around

He's my only friend now
My shadow is
But he sees not my jealous side

He comes from me
But doesn't cry with me
And that's our biggest divide

Running out in front
Or lagging behind
Why should I expect him to care?

For what is his plain black surface
If not a symbol
Of my despair?

That will never end
With only an hated shadow
For a friend