The little girl had never seen her shadow before
As a matter of fact, the little girl had never seen anything at all
She was born completely blind, her own reflection a mystery to her
All the same, when her Shadow began to speak to her
A chilling sense of familiarity trickled down her spine
Hello, little one, it said, it's voice as soft as velvet
Hello, the girl replied
Do you know me? The Shadow asked
Are you my shadow?
Good, very good. You see my child
I've been alone in the dark for so very long
Just like you, I was wondering if
Would it bother you if could I come out and play?
The Shadow asked