tempting desire

sweet, gentle temptation
do not let my heart bleed
let me fall on my knees and plead
forgiveness, eternal love, undying need
let me whisper of our life, my selfish greed
these tender emotions have started to breed
to one day soar cloud-high, so thus freed
yes, one day I will succumb, no longer to heed
to express my love will be my greatest deed

I cannot resist, so tempt
me not, my precious dear
with words of love which are mere
sweetness to ravish my ears year after year
let the promise in your voice be so clear
that I may never need to fear
shedding more than a single tear
when absent from the cheer
of holding you in my arms, always near

can I be tempted
to forget you forever?
not even for a minute, impossible howsoever!
I have no imagination for such a deed, no never
my lover's words will remain mused and clever
a poet's seduction, my truest endeavor
the bonding between us I cannot sever
Cupid's arrow embraces us, united wherever,
for two peaceful eternities lost in whenever




         tempting desire
         15 june, 2006
         (Poetic Paradise Daily Challenge)