Lust Versus Ethics

Lust never rests Between two souls But tends to crossfire. She drew to me closer While at work we were. There were under-currents Deep in the placid ocean. She feigned her presence Propelled by Lust, But refrained from advance, Repelled by Ethics. Be merry, Lust lured; Be virtuous, Ethics warned. Is she to give in or not? Lust and Ethics were at war. I felt her and smelt her But bent not to taste her, Yet it is as much worth As if she was tasted. A flower when smelt Is not spoilt but is, when plucked. So she is not abducted. Lust and Ethics were at par. 09.07.96