in the shadows

In echoes faint where laughter once thrived,

I wander through whispers of love contrived.

A heart, heavy with questions unspoken,

In mirrors reflecting the bonds now broken.

"Did I stumble, did I stray from the light?"

Faces retreat in the chill of the night.

Yet within this abyss where affection has fled,

I gather my pieces, with courage I'm fed.

For though love seems distant, a wavering dream,

In silence I've learned how to cherish and gleam.

With every deep breath, i reclaim all that's true,

Embracing my heart, it's worth fighting for you.