Shadow-Lover, never seen by day, 
Only deep in dreams do you appear 
Wisdom tells me I should turn away, 
Love of mist and shadows, all unclear- 
Nothing can I hold of you but thought 
Shadow-Lover mist and twilight wrought. 

Shadow-Lover, comfort me in pain. 
Love, although I never see you face, 
All who'd have me fear you speak in vain- 
Never would I shrink from your embrace 
Shadow-Lover, gentle is your hand 
Never could another understand. 

Shadow-Lover, soothe me when I mourn 
Mourn for all who left me here alone, 
When my grief is too much to be borne, 
Shadow-Lover, I cannot forget- 
Help me bear the burdens I have yet. 

Shadow-Lover, you alone can know 
How I long to reach a point of peace 
How I fade with weariness and woe 
How I long for you to bring release. 
Shadow-Lover, court me in my dreams 
Bring the peace that suffering redeems. 

Shadow-Lover, from the Shadows made, 
Lead me into Shadows once again. 
Where you lead I cannot be afraid, 
For with you I shall come home again- 
In your arms I shall not fear the night. 
Shadow-Lover, lead me into light.