Desire

I’m torn between honor and desire
by an undying love and
an unyielding lust
Wanting it all
yet realizing
it may not be possible

Love has triumphed
as of now
acting as the friend she needs
rather than the man she may want
but once
before it’s too late
and that which
is beyond my control
threatens to tear us apart
I hope to lose
my resolve
smash my pride
scrap my fears
and cave into instinct

Just once
I’d like
to kiss
her precious lips