I think the most important line in the poem is "I is you, at your center. I is you, at your core." This line reminds us that the shapeshifter is not separate from us, but rather a part of us. It is our own strength, weakness, love, and fear.
I also like the way you end the poem with the line "When your eyes can see me, it's then you'll know it's true." This line suggests that the shapeshifter is only visible to those who are willing to look within themselves and confront their own darkness.
Malos, seriously man, you got it. you captured the full essence of the piece. Thanks for responding :) That is precisely what the piece is about.