They gather in my room,
Making plans to conquer the light.

I watch them carefully,
Making sure not to scare them away.

Their whispers fill the room,
Like crickets in the night.

In the morning, I report what I heard,
But everyone waves me away.

I stay up every night to watch them,
But not to report them.

They entertain me now for they are my friends,
And I love to watch them.

So now, I lock myself away just to watch them dance,
Making sure to never turn on the lights.

And the shadows keep me more company than anyone ever could.