My shadow

You are my shadow
the one I see when no one is there
the one I feel when it all gets too much
the one I want when I feel all alone
A shadow that grows-
and grew-
draped your cape protectively around my soul
blanketed my heart
and took a piece of me-
that in my mind
I wished that you would have-
forever
Yet, that still wouldn't be enough-
you are my sounding board
when things get too much-
attentive quiet full of praise wisdom-
even when I disagree,
the fix I need
the air I breathe
the love I give
the warmth I seek