Shadows

In the shades of leaves
I hide from the thieves
I live so I may give
My life; I achieve

In the shades of leaves
Secrets do I keep
To places they may lead
Consequences they may give

In the shades of leaves
The wounds that I heal
To cure; I heed
I watch each soul that leaves

In the shades of leaves
I breathe so I may live
Its shadows to protect my crib
In the shades of leaves

1999