The candle's alight;

Between you and me

What do you see

In the shadows at night?

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Death's bony fingers?

A lost loved one

Life's knot undone

The image lingers

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Do you hear a sound?

A whisper, unplanned

When you kissed her hand

Shadows surround

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But what do you see

When the lights are turned out?

The specter of doubt

A grim guarantee

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A shadowy mirror?

A soul's reflection

The wrong direction

Gloom drawing nearer

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The night closing in

Pools of light dimming

Images swimming

In shadows within

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Extinguish the flame

Give in to the night

Shadows alight

With the devil's name

Tell me tonight

Will you play the game?