THE CYCLE OF LOVE

By Kirthy Sebastian

How(when my heart is torn
Between love that sings sweetness
And lust that begets pleasure)
Do I decide what I want?

Guilt so bubbles up
In my red cauldron
But the curves of your body
And your breath that kisses my neck
Crushes my dream for love

For love has often pushed me down
Love alone has caused me pain
But in your lust I live and thrive
I forget about the love I craved

But at night
When I’m alone
When my heart is torn
Between love that sings sweetness
And lust that begets pleasure
I weep, I sigh
And,
I fall in love.