The Shadow Knight

He's shrouded in shadows of misty grey,
He tries to avoid the light of day.
In the body of a vampyr his spirit now dwells -
Yet he's an elfin being, the story tells.
He lives now as a mortal - at what great cost.
Tho there's grief in his soul for what he has lost.
Nobody knows from where he came.
There are but a few who know his real name.
He stands for chivalry, and for what is right -
He's known to some as the Shadow Knight.

With eyes of brown that are flecked with gold,
And soft curls on his head, he's fair to behold.
He's adept with a blade, agile and strong,
With wisdom to right almost any wrong.
Yet he's also quite charming, with a heart full of fun,
And many a fair maiden's heart has he won.
But he's always noble, and does what is right.
He's the one they call the Shadow Knight.



While You Lay Dreaming...

I sit and watch you sleep,
And I think
Of how precious you are to me.
I love you.
I love the feel and smell of you,
The softness of your hair.
I love what you are inside.
You look so young and innocent;
So vulnerable.
I want to hold you close to me,
And protect you
From all of life's care and sorrow.
Let my love go with you as you sleep,
Weaving sweet dreams for you.
Stroking your cares away.
Sleep on, my darling,
And wake refreshed, and above all,
Knowing that you are loved.



Look at me -
My body isn't young and firm,
But maybe it can make you happy.
So come with me
And let's close our eyes.
You can pretend I'm young and beautiful.
I'll pretend you're mine.
After that, we'll each go back
To our own lives.
But maybe we'll have touched each other
With the knowledge that we're special.
Who knows -
There might even be a next time.



Thank You

When you found me, I was a mindless puppet.
Broken.
Existing in emptiness.
Then you touched me, and gave me life.
There was a person inside the broken shell,
With a mind aching to grow.
You fed me with sweet tenderness,
And I became a golden unicorn;
Crowned with light and splendor.
You told me I was beautiful
And I became beautiful,
Because you made it so.
You awakened my body,
And I discovered the joy
That comes not from the physical act,
But from the love that inspires it.
I've never known such happiness.
Sometimes it seems like a dream.
What can I say but "thank you",
And that I love you fiercely with all my heart.
Forever.



Love's a tricky word, you say.
What does love mean, anyway?
You give me a reason to live, and to hope.
When bad times come, you help me cope.
You make me feel so safe and warm,
And protected from all harm.
I hate leaving you and going away.
In your arms I want to stay.
You're my confidant and my best friend -
This, I hope, will never end.
This is what love means to me -
Don't ask me how it came to be.
So what can be wrong with me telling you
That I love you - I really do.



You used to call me your angel -
But that was only a wishful thought.
My heart is bitter and selfish -
Pure and angelic I'm not.
My love for you is true and fierce -
Of that please have no doubt.
It's also very possessive -
Enclosing you with no way out.
I'm flattered by the way you perceive me -
I wish I was really so.
I treasure your love and your gentle words
More than you'll ever know.
If you can love me the way I am
Then, darling, please hurry home.
Surrender yourself to my embrace -
Never again to roam.
I love you.



EXPECTATIONS

I can't describe what I'm feeling right now -
The joy of a new life,
The thrill of knowing that there's a part of you
Being nurtured and cherished inside me.
A child made from a love so special and so unique -
Created in a moment of tenderest passion.
A real and tangible little person
Formed from the hidden depths of our souls -
Sealing the bond between us for all eternity.
I'm overwhelmed with love for you.



Fey Love

You've fallen in love with a unicorn
Alas, not an easy life
For with every rose comes a stinging thorn
If you make such a creature your wife.

Her love for you glimmers, her silver soul shimmers,
Nothing could possibly be wrong
But then you see  tears, she has doubts and fears
Gone is her melodic song.

Bewildered, you begin to ponder the reasons
For her veil of darkest sorrow
Cold lonely winter - the bitterest of seasons
Looking for spring to arrive on the morrow.

You must be aware - she requires special care
To nurture her sterling soul
Unicorns thrive on the dance of pretty words and romance
Without it they can never be whole.

Being taken for granted is a unicorn's bane
It will turn her heart to stone
She needs to be shown again and again
That your heart beats for her alone.

You may feel resentment and pain, but there is something to gain
If you can make it through the trial
If you are faithful and true, you will be one of the few
To be blessed with a unicorn's smile.




Come back to me soon, my darling.
The night is too cold;
My arms too empty without you.
I miss your eyes,
Your smile,
The warmth of your body,
And the glow of your presence.
I love you -
Please hurry home
To fill the void in my soul.



Love can be like a lilac blossom;
Beautiful, and with a rich, fragrant perfume.
But it only lasts for a season,
Then the flower withers and dies.
Love can also be like an exotic orchid,
With delicate blooms 
That need to be pampered and protected
From all of  life's elements.
If exposed to hardship, it will not survive.
I think our love is like a wild rose;
Its flower has fragrance and beauty, 
But the petals are sturdy, and its roots are strong.
We have survived fierce storms, 
With howling winds and bitter acid rain.
We have been trampled and nearly beaten down. 
But we survived.
Somewhere along the way,
We developed thorns to defend and protect ourselves,
And our love -
Even though at times we prick each other.
We've had sunny days, too,
With just a gentle breeze, and a sprinkling of cool rain.
We have known happiness,
But  our relationship doesn't depend on it.
We can still love and be content
During the hard times.
I'm glad I have you.
I love you.



What have I done to you, my love?
I feel an ache and a tiredness in your soul
That wasn't there before.
Have I broken your carefree spirit?
I've heaped problems and responsibilities on you
That you shouldn't have had to bear.
I fear that the venom of my dark self has poisoned you.
My dripping fangs have pierced your heart many times -
Often when you were already down.
I truly never meant to hurt you.
I never meant to cloud the sparkle in your eyes.
Let me make it up to you.
Sleep in my arms, and let my hands and lips remove your pain.
Let me be, once more, the beautiful maiden
Who loves and desires you above all else.
Be mh child, with no worries,
No cares to weigh you down.
Smile for me, from deep within your heart
So I can know that I still bring you joy.



Once I was a dying star -
Floating aimlessly through this dark void called life.
Unfulfilled dreams and ambitions
Gradually faded away.
Leaving me with only an ache deep in my soul -
Longing for I knew not what.
Then my path crossed that of another star
Who had pain and tears in his heart.
The two stars collided
And we became one.
A flicker of joy started deep within us.
Though still surrounded by the dark storms of sorrow,
Our light began to shine brighter.
Now we soar at the top of the heavens -
With a light dazzling to behold.
Warm and content with the knowledge that we're
Together...
Forever.



Your Love

I love you.
I wish you were near me always.
By my side as I walk
Through each day.
Your warm body next to mine 
While I sleep.
But your love
Is a cloak.
It covers me every minute,
So that I can feel your presence
Even when by myself.
Alone, but never lonely.


Hope

Can we make it through this blood and fire -
The bitter tears and frustration clawing at our souls?
My mind is chaotic sometimes,
With dark thoughts that take control,
Smothering me like a thick black cloak.
Just don't let it smother you, too.
Don't let my demons tear your throat,
Or slice through your heart
With their blades of insecurity,
Fear and self-doubt.
I love you and I need you.
I want to make you happy.
I don't want to bring you down.
You're like a warm blanket to my soul,
But sometimes I can't feel you.
I'm alone and shivering in overpowering darkness.
I'll share my night terrors with you
If you'll share yours with me.
Maybe we'll make it through,
And sleep in a bed of pine needles
In a cool, fragrant forest -
Peacefully, with no monsters.
Old wounds healed,
Leaving us free to joy
In the other's existence.