.
with a lantern search
the gloom of this world – darker
for a deathless me
.
behind a black veil
a life-full of dark secrets
will you choose: I do
.
an arranged marriage
will we make an old couple
wedded to this world
.
dew to quench the fire
shall I ever be alone
do not fear to leave
.
in this shadow world –
this nether-nether land –
is there still magic?
.
Contributed to the haiku-heights theme: Dusk Continue reading
