Temptation

Your journey starts in the chaos of limbo

Apathy settling in your being

Granting sweet distraction

Free from the discipline of the world

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Your lust burns brightly; your chest is tight

Misunderstood and malnourished

Carnal desire whets you appetite

It festers, eating at your emotions

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Others may judge you for your gluttonous vices

But you wouldn’t call it overindulgence

Because you’re still not satisfied

It’s palpable on the air

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Are you truly so greedy?

You would argue that need is a different beast

Your control is firm

Maybe…

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Practically sinking into wrathful despair

Happiness eludes you; life is cruel

You brush against something as your anger steeps

A nondescript dark box bearing your name

Yet still your mind descends further

 

This way of thinking may leave you branded as a heretic

But you take a look anyway; just a peek

Something bubbles up; your breathing becomes ragged

The object within reeks of controversy

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Frustration builds at being toyed with; you lash out in violence

Soft hands reach out to restrain your fury

Perhaps a bit late…?

Something whispers at you

Yet still your mind descends further

 

Your fraudulent thoughts swell as your eyes settle on it

Satin-soft leather, black as night

A velvety lining ensures the fit is tight

Studs of burnished bronze glint in fading light

Yet still your mind descends

 

Your treachery has not gone unnoticed; what was that sound?

A gentle tug at your neck seals your gift in place

It sends frigid pleasure down your spine

Crimson eyes fix your gaze

And with one swift motion, your journey ends