Unrequited Lust

Twisted emotions tied around the stem of love’s remorse

Fading desires don’t sympathise with the way things used to be

Years and age have turned once passion burning bright

Lingers now in memories, instead a chill fills endless night

You heard all the self help clichés of advice and platitudes

Wandered in and out of erotica trying to turn spark to flame

Love virtuous still reigns but the passions moves to the fleeting past

Perhaps the long forgotten urges were just not meant to last

Though the bellows fan the fire, the flames are wasted on the forge

Lust is now just a passing fancy but you must still resist the urge

You promised her forever and your word still speaks your heart

So you carry your unrequited lust inside a place you set apart.