the truth I keep from you

In shadows' embrace, I stand alone, A heart that yearns to make you its own. I wish to shield you from my night, To be your beacon, your guiding light. Yet within me stirs a fearsome tide, A beast that lurks, where fears abide. I'm gentle, kind, a soul so true, But there's a part unknown to you. In dreams, I reach out, soft and clear, Hoping my whispers you'll never hear. For if you saw what lies inside, You might just run, you might just hide. So I'll cradle the truth, keep it from view, A silent guardian, protecting you. But know this love is deep and wide, Even the beast, with you, can't hide.