And his dark secret love Does thy life destroy. "Dark secret love" could mean three things. It could mean the worm's love, as in "My love for you will never die." It could also refer to something that the worm loves, as in, "Hello, my love, I'm home." It might even refer to the act of making love, or sex. what is the worm's love?? insect's love?? why does the insect's love mean my love for you will never die??? and what about the others？