temptation

temptation

so delicate, it was
the connection

tenuous and silky
a spider’s web of temptation
beckoning

did she take one step
forward
or one step back

choices

driven by the hungry flesh
the mind
the need
the something something
almost there

there was a metallic taste
in her mouth

the taste of
anticipation
and greed
and wanting what was bad
and damning the consequences

did she reach out
did she see what was lurking
behind the shadows

did she dare

choosing to dance the dance meant
no going back

but oh

her mind wondered
and wandered.

*** Angel