darkness

The darkness in this poem is her shield. It protects her from being vulnerable. In the light you can see everything, in the dark you can’t. This person is afraid of the light, because of what she might see. I think she might be afraid to fall for him. Or maybe because she is afraid to be committed you don’t know but what you do know is she is exposed in a way she doesn’t feels defenseless.

Again, this is a very perceptive and engaging piece of analysis, Jenna. Vulnerability is a key piece of being in a relationship, and you're right, the speaker seems nervous about her feelings.