Shadow-Lover

He had been courted by the Shadow-Lover for so long that His embrace would be welcome, if only it would bring him peace.

Magic's Promise Lackey, Mercedes 1990

He picked out the refrain of "Shadow-Lover," as he tried to sort himself out.

Magic's Promise Lackey, Mercedes 1990

Shadow-Lover, from the Shadows made, Lead me into Shadows once again.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

Love, although I never see your 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.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

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.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

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

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

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.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

That felt real; as real as the Shadow-Lover, and I know He was real.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

Shadow-Lover, court me in my dreams Bring the peace that suffering redeems.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990

THE SHADOW-LOVER Shadow-Lover, never seen by day, Only deep in dreams do you appear.

Magic's Price Lackey, Mercedes 1990