I am a shadow

i am always there

behind everyone when they shine

and there to embrace when darkness falls

but in the brightest moments

i am forgotten

and left behind

i am the darkness we all have

deep within ourself

only i show it on the outside

i'm stepped on

i have things thrown upon me

i am disregarded

i am a shadow

there when you want me

forgotten when you don't

i am a shadow

in a dark room

never to be seen

never to be heard

never to be noticed

never to be loved