Tapdancing Shadows

A story of two shadows dancing to the music of their hearts and the light of life and death.

We began in a flash,

A bright light, like a star

We made our first appearance,

In this dance, this art

I took your dark hand,

Stepped back and took a bow,

And we began to dance,

To the music's wondrous sound

At the start we looked odd,

Fumbling and stumbling across the floor

But we stayed together and danced,

Why? Oh, whatever for.

We put on our shoes and danced,

Making taps to the drums

Clicking our heels in admiration

Of the light that made us one

The light grew brighter,

And I saw you start to fade,

I felt myself leaving as well,

I just wanted to dance today

The light that gave us our birth,

The one that infused our soul,

Ate away at our dancing

Until we could dance no more

We're tap-dancing shadows

Masquerading in humanity,

Silently, secretly dancing

To our heart's beating drum

Hide from the light,

Run from it's gleaming gaze.

Just stay here with me

And dance the night away

Silently mapping our movements

Strutting across the stage

Mirroring the true perfect one

In this tap-dancing grace

Don't fall, do not trip or stumble,

I am but a shade of strength,

But I will pick you up in love,

I just want you to stay

We are but tap-dancing shadows,

Hiding from the sun

Making our silent mark on the world

Until we are finally gone