Dusky reflections

Once we shone bright, free from the weight Dreams painted vividly, sunsets so great Youth's canvas untouched, not harmed by decay Innocence faded, as time had its say When we grew up, our shadows grew up too But they are just old ghosts we grow attached to The tragic flaw is that they hide the truth Shifting illusions that obscure our youth Our deepest secrets concealed in their darkness Unreachable, protected by life's opaque harness Ancient memories, once full affection Forever lost in our dusky reflection