I will follow you into the dark

as watchful eyes click

like a spying camera shutter,

windblown zeppelins flying

into blackest of skies,

smoky explosions

rousing the night,

splashing on scraps

of black fabric pieces.

Jangling noises hide

from shadows

in poorly lit places,

dancing to sorrow

from haunting violins,

grabbing shallow connections

not anchored at all,

wearing pliant masks

to cover gray thoughts -

but I won’t ever attempt

to cross into the past

for I have

allowed shade

to take over my soul

and stepped across

entrance

to darkness

where we both

now dwell.

I will follow you into the dark tonight,

You will never be lost or alone.

I will be your moon and stars tonight,

As you travel this path, unknown.

I will follow the trail of your blood, dripping,

I will hold your hand of thorns.

I will follow the sound of your heart, ripping,

And the cries of your pain as you mourn.

I will walk with you through broken glass

Of mangled love and dreams destroyed.

I will carry you through tangled mass

Of hopelessness and endless void.

I will shine my light upon your fears.

We will conquer them one by one.

I will dry your ice cold bitter tears,

And warm you like the sun.

Until the dawn shall first appear,

I will ease your burdens, long begun,

And stand beside you as you heal,

Until this darkest night is done.

I will follow you into the dark,

On my life you leave your mark.

I trust you with my everything,

All my worries to you I bring.

I will follow you into the dark,

You've claimed my soul and now my heart,

I can't imagine life without you,

You took my hand and off we flew.

I will follow you into the dark,

Because that's just how much I love you.