my shadow

you grow when we become distance
you hide yourself in the dark
but you never leave my side
your the outline of me with a dark center
that shows no emotion
and out of everything that i go through,
when life against the wall and
bounces off and as i begin to fall
i notice you coming to my rescue
trying to catch me for
when i fall, its you who i always land on

my prayers

now i lay me down to sleep,
i wonder is my life for keep
and if i die before i wake,
i'll make sure they hear me say
please dont close the gate.