Gothic Romance

In a state of high excitement
she prepared for the Gothic party
Dressed in jet black from head to toe
with nails and lips shining black

Arriving at the Gothic mansion
a shiver ran down her spine
evil gargoyles grinned at her
seeming ready to take flight

On entering the lights were black candles
casting gruesome shadows in every corner
standing near the edge of the dance floor
she felt intense eyes staring at her

A Byronic style of dress he was wearing
as he gave her a stately and elegant bow
catching up her hand he swirled her round
holding her so close his eyes devouring

They danced the night away together
both were smitten by the flame of love
as dawn struck the mansion bathing it
her lover vanished in a puff of smoke

Realizing her lover to be lost
until the dark of night returns
she decides to be one with him
to walk only in the dark of night

Gladly when he returns she accepts
his kiss knowing that she leaves
light far behind as she enters
into his world of perpetual darkness
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Posted: Oct 2013

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Comments (14)

darkhorse555
very beautifully drawn piece lindaangel
diana_1
oh my, it steals my breath away... very lovely this write, shadow
andrew149
A lovely poem and story to boot Shadow,
thankyou!....Andrew...xxxcool
fjamesj9701
You surely have become quite the writer, exquisite my dear L, really good and a pleasure to read.Your friend Jessewine
Poetnumber1
Since you've went over to Poetry Soup you keep on growing in talent and beauty as poet. A well done job Linda. I especially loved the ending, fantastic. Ps. Will be visiting your poem page soon over there and making my return.hug
Ravensgold
Brilliant piece Shadow.. I could really get into this one.
Great workhandshake wine Anthony.
Redex
wave Hi shadow, yes I enjoyed and still correcting my poem for your challengeteddybear You made it sound like a piece of cake my cake is soggygrin
shadow1950
Ty Liam heard the frog is sneaking about againteddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
shadow1950
Ty Diana glad you enjoyed itteddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
shadow1950
hi Andrew and Ty I know I have cobbled together a half decent poem when you comment much appreciated teddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
shadow1950
Sir Jesse you make my head reel with your lovely review Ty teddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
shadow1950
Dearest M.M Ty so much I never forget my humble start here and the friendship and encouragement I received from you and many others. Also the inspiration from reading the works on here. Poet's Corner will always hold a special place in my heart
teddybear bouquet hug kiss wine purple heart angel
shadow1950
hi Anthony Ty dear much appreciated so glad you enjoyed it teddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
shadow1950
hi Redex we all make soggy cakes I know I sure have and still do. I can not say that any you have posted have been soggy you show much promise in your writing keep going teddybear bouquet hug kiss wine
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