I think of how they met,
The summer of 1699
My parents had different versions
But all versions
No matter how many times they changed
Ended up the same.
And eventually here and now,
Five children and several centuries later,
Founders of modern Vampire Culture and lore
Oh to be a bat on the wall of their history…a witness to it all.
He said it was the darkest of moonless nights,
She said she was running across the park
Under the King’s trees.
Both said it was love at first sight.
They recognized each other for what they were,
Creatures of the night
Beautiful predators
Believers in a new age
A philosophy of reason and choice
A light in their darkness
A truth to their spirits.
Along the path they walked,
Quietly talking
Quietly thinking
That she was beautiful
That he was stunning
That they belonged
Together.
More posts about my Vampire parents:
~ Juliette aka Vampire Maman
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/daily-prompt-sneaky/
Vampire Maman 
In another lifetime, I walked a parallel path with them (not as a vampire, but the same path). Nice read, J.
I hope it brought back good memories.
Thanks, J. It did !
I often forget that the Age of Enlightenment was that era. We tend to think of this age as the “modern” era but there have been many modern eras. Once again, you’ve reminded me that, for us, live is fleeting but always new.
The official “Modern Vampire” movement happened much later…but last time we were in London and looked over the tops of the building I thought of them (my Vampire parents). It was sort of mind boggling that they were THERE when those buildings were new. Like you said, fleeting but always new.
WOW… a blog post to love!
xoxo