Born A Stalker

My name is Darkness.

I have a contract with light,

so I can be seen in corners and alleys.

I follow you because you follow the plight

and I will let you carry me, as long I can catch you.

My name is Evil,

I have a contract with good,

to add balance to your soul and

let you see my horns and many thorns.

I stalk you because you are one person, not a people.

I will let you hold my hand, as long as I can run ahead.

My name is Moon,

I have a contract with Sun,

because I need to ignite the night

and show you that I can shine just as bright.

I wake up because I like to watch you respite.

I will let you sleep as long as I can turn out your lights.

My name is not Darkness.

My name is not Evil.

My name is not Moon.

My name is Shadow.

I have a contract with light,

so I can be in corners and alleys.

I'm glued to one person, not a people.

I may have horns and I can have thorns.

I will hold your hand, and even let you run ahead.

I won't watch you fall, but I cannot catch you.

I will let you sleep as long as you keep on the light.

My name is not Darkness.

My name is not Evil.

My name is not Moon.

My name is Shadow.

I was born a stalker.

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