FORBIDDEN LOVE

by

Nicole L. Draven

In the darkness
My lover creeps.
In a coffin
My lover sleeps.
He visits me
When the moon is full
Lovers who cannot
Truly be
Quietly, my shadow lover
Comes to me
Holding me in his arms
Gently, sweetly kissing me
Tonight is the night
I've finally chosen
For my lover and I
To live through eternity
With my hand in his
I leave my mortal life behind.