lush

∴
Lured by the promise of treasures,
      the rat’s eyes shine bright
Unveiling secrets,
      hidden in midnightfall’s cover
Seeking fortune of adventure,
      heart racing in anticipation
Happiness not found in gold or greed,
      but in the thrills on the path
∴¹

1. The Acrostic Challenge word of the day was “lush” and the Very Short Story prompt was “greed”. This is meant as a narrative continuation, of sorts, from yesterday’s acrostic “knife” poem. ↩︎