her seductive smile calls to me
gently, sweetly
beckoning me to come closer
hypnotically I advance
as if some evil spell had been cast on me
in a trance I advance
inhale her sweet perfume
savoring every moment of our illicit interaction
holding the inevitable regret at bay
her laugh so much like a melody
suddenly reverberates back to me as a cackle
a haunting, jolting reminder of my weakness
taunting me relentlessly
suddenly all that was sweetness before turns bitter right before my eyes
and I wonder at my ability to deceive myself into believing
she is all I need to be happy