I've been lost in this haze too long;

Forgive me for manners slack.

The thirst for blood is just so strong;

My life's now lived in white and black.

Please let me introduce myself,

My senses lately, none too keen.

In undead state, to find oneself

Is nothing short of cruel and mean!

I once had siblings, Mom and Dad

The world was mine at sweet sixteen!

Long gone are all I ever had,

Except my name; `tis Seraphine.

I played and laughed the same as you,

Had friends and enemies, dreams.

`Till fateful night `neath palest moon,

His shadow pulled with wicked gleam.

Darkly handsome, debonair;

He called me with hypnotic glance.

His skin so pale,with raven hair,

Senses lost in cobalt trance.

My friends admonished not to go,

But I dared chance, choice was mine

Now, nevermore (how could I know?)

Would I see new day's sweet sunrise!

From that night to this, dear friend,

I pass the days in sweet repose.

Weep not for me, it serves no end,

Just watch for night... and one black rose.