Shadows Within

In the depths of darkness, a figure stands tall, A silhouette of strength, amidst the flickering wall. The candles dance, a gentle, mournful sigh, As the subject's eyes, like lanterns, glow in the night. The patterned wallpaper, a labyrinth to explore, A backdrop for the soul, where shadows roar. The coat, a cloak of mystery, adorned with subtle might, A guardian of secrets, in the dark of night. The flames, a whisper of hope, a beacon in the dark, A symbol of resilience, a heart that leaves its mark. In this chiaroscuro, a story unfolds, Of a spirit unbroken, where shadows are told. The light, a gentle caress, on the subject's face, Reveals the contours, of a soul in a sacred space. A moment frozen, in the dance of light and shade, A testament to the beauty, that in darkness is made.