Temptation

Emerging from the shadows

Informed by unholy desire 

Empowering primal nature 

Missioned to beguile

Disguising lust as love

Romantic heart dismissed

Diluting integrity for covet

Reason contorted to suit excuse

Parenting urge into addiction

Wants morph into needs

Deforming logic with obsession

Weakness revealed

Demanding satisfaction

Whispers become screams

Disappearing upon acquiescence

Existence evidenced by regret

Returning to the darkness

Satiated by the meal of the soul 

Lurking in the unconscious 

Poised to corrupt innocent future