"The Secret's Gift" Inspired by Sing Me Forgotten:

The Secret’s Gift

Her life revolved around a secret,

so a life in shadow

was the only conceivable life for her.

Every glimpse of light and life

beyond her chosen prison

was magic in her eyes

and music to her ears.

When I was with her,

I experienced everything

for the first time again.

With her,

each inhale was a breath of fresh air,

every exhale was cleansing.

With her,

each bite of food was sensational,

every flower was fragrant.

With her,

shadows were friends and light was a gift

so there was no fear to restrain

our exploration of life.

But her life revolved around a secret,

so a life alone

was the only safe life for her.

We parted ways,

and I have not glimpsed her since,

but her awe of life

continues in me--

the boon of her secret and her shadowous life.