Lust

He came across a landscape of dust He thought it was a desert Truly it was, it was a desert of lust Love for the taking, his eyes avert Not: his heart shielded his soul vacated Signpost 'Damnation' straight ahead Every flower bud mildew blighted The life he'd known on its deathbed He faced a reality checkpoint One with no immediate return What to do ask held at gunpoint Should he yield, should he'd given in or spurn What would you do or another like you, do? Every flame has a tongue a fire Calling us to dance fall in a gyre Some might shout out! Stick to your virtue Pitch your tent and drink like a camel For that long journey ahead of you Save your strength and reread your bible Honestly count better your meagre, revenue.