Lust is a viper.

Sir, you are so great a man.

I am not the only woman you man,

Though I may be the only woman

Who you prefer to hold uncommon,

And pour me love, so serene.

I couldn’t resist. Who can?

Yet, why should I squirm?

Why should my friends scorn?

Yes, lust has viper eyes,

And when deprived, generates jealousy.

22.05.2001, Pamdi