The Shadow Lover Words by Mercedes Lackey © 1990Shadow Lover, never seen by day, Only deep in dreams do you appear. Wisdom tells me I should turn 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 the 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 that 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.