Shadows of a thousand faces Keep on turning in your mind, And forgotten names and places Never really left behind Is it here imagination seeking Shelter from the rain, Or a long self-conversation once again
Shadows never point a finger At the things you say or do, Silently they seem to linger Any way you may run to, Sharing every joy or torment, Every laughter or despair, Facing you at any moment if you dare
Gentle past at once surrender At what you didn't understand, Conquest of the night that ended Holding you with trembling hands
In a book a fall leaf-clover marks the days at below, Till she found that it was over long ago, Little thanks had most of meaning Leaving only emptiness, Tender words and simple Feelings never eased your hungriness, Yesterdays remain so sudden And tomorrow round the bend, Can you read the line that Dark ends on your hand, Both ends of a candle burning Shine so brightly for a while, Wrinkles of a life reflecting in your smile
Shadows never point a finger At the things you say or do, Silently they seem to linger Any way you may run to, Sharing every joy or torment, Every laughter or despair, Facing you at any moment if you dare