Perhaps..

Darkness is a coward. Hiding in every corner, lurking in places unseen. He hides from the sun; from the light, playing a game of cat and mouse. Light overtakes dark. He only comes out when the sun is sleeping, and hides again when she starts to awake.

Darkness is a coward? Perhaps.

Or perhaps he is a thief, that's why he hides. He steals your sight and perception. He steals your sense of comfort, the comfort of what lies ahead. He makes you unsure and scared.

Darkness is a thief? Perhaps.

Or perhaps he is a protector. When your tired and light is too hard to handle, Darkness is gladly by your side. You become engulfed in him, he blocks out the distractions that light just can't hide.

Darkness is a protector? Perhaps.

Or perhaps I'll let you decide.