any form of
energetic desecration
became a means of
heart diversion
moving away
a drifting
a space
you summoned
in lieu of unity
worse than formication
or if you may infidelity
if the book says
go not near adultery
why would you dare
not shut the door
and draw curtains
to all
possibilities
for infidelity
by heart
more grave
than a mere body part
your eyes and heart
reserved for your beloved
why permit intruders
old flames
and heart thieves
wanderers
those bored with life
and love
why place the heart
in unwanted situations
why enter a forest fire
when Laila already burns
for you
why lie to your heart
unless you are still seeking
unless you’ve resigned yourself
to a life of a connoisseur
an avid taste tester
with a palate for variety
unless you’re curious
like the cat who died
I would gladly bury