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I live my life in shadow,

I watch others in the sun.

They look at one another

And they smile and laugh in fun.

I imitate their laughter,

I dance and smile and sing,

But mine are shadow images,

They're not a solid thing.



It's gray here in the shadows

But none can see my pain.

When tears are unavoidable

I say it's just the rain.

It's cold here in the dimness,

I'm dying from it's chill.

Those in the sun don't notice

When I stand here sad and still.



I crave the warmth of sunlight

But I'm chained here in the shade.

I witness all the happiness

As it passes on parade.

I long to join their number

Out in the golden day

But I live my life in shadow

And the years pass on their way.



I know a time is coming

When our chains will be undone;

Then we who live in shadows

Will dance into the sun.

The rays of heat will warm us,

Our tears of joy will flow.

There will be no more shadow

Only sunshine's golden glow.