True companion

When you were in tears, 

I was weeping with you, 

But you never noticed me. 

When you were jovial, 

I too smiled heartily, 

But you never found it. 

When you were wounded, 

I was bleeding with you, 

But you never caressed me. 

When you were awarded, 

I was behind you, 

But you missed me. 

Now you lost your breath, 

And I am lying beside you. 

Now we can converse, 

About the tears and smiles, 

Which made you a memory. 

Now as your true companion;

I, the shadow, lie with you

And broods over you praises.