A STRANGER IN THE DARK
the cold night soothes my
restless soul.
these empty streets set me
free from the agony of life.
the feeling of darkness all
around consumes me.
a stranger in the dark.
I feel his presence.
the smell of him is almost
overwhelming.
he comes as if from nowhere.
he hands me a single red rose.
I blush and take the rose
from his creamy white hand.
he gently brushes the hair
out of my face.
he smiles and flashes hi
ivory white fangs.
he takes my hand and we
walk to our favorite cafe.
we sit and talk of literature
and old times.
the sound of his voice
mesmerizes me.
the hours seem to pass as
if in seconds.
i ask the stranger to come
back to my home.
he looks at me with disappointment.
saying goodbye he gives
me one forbidden kiss.
i open my eyes and he's gone.
had i done something wrong?
then i remembered he had once
said that we were to remain strangers
so he would not be tempted.
touching my lips i thought,
will i be haunted by that kiss?
will i see my creature of the
night again?
I guess somethings are not
meant to be.