Walking in light

Once upon a time the Beloved came and said:
I hold you in love as possession both day and night.
But we can never be true companions as long as
you remain alone inside yourself.
I am the Sun, 

and you are but a shadow walking on the earth.
So step out of hiding and walk into my light.
Once your shade has been erased 

within the flood of my illumination, 

we will be the closest of companions.
—Attar