Inspite of all my efforts, I do not  know not this reflection, I and we have slowly begun to blend.

In my quest to be your rock I left my identity upon the shelf, so now quietly  I must pretend .

Our fates became intertwined  and to give you what you needed I willingly put  myself last.

I try to shield you from the haunting demons that have swelled up from the past.

On the outside I seem  invinciable, impervious to the pain, but secretly I walk with haste.

I lock  my fears and sadness deep  inside my soul and pray they won't be traced.

I'll continue to keep up my charade so all will see your smile shine brighter then before.

There is a price, you see the more brilliant  you shine the dimmer I grow & soon  "I" will be no more.