I’m cautious of romance’s lure,

and dare not tarry where I’ve sinned.

my horse is saddled and champing to ride,

and I am restless as the wind.

lone Robin Hood, a thief of hearts,

I steal her kiss and stain her breast.

I curse the moon that shines in vain –

I follow the sun into the west.

orgasmic bliss I offered her

conceals my lack of integrity.

she knows adventure shouts my name!

and thru her tears, she spoke to me:

‘a road untraveled you will ride,

star-branded is the sky, and deep.

with poisoned lips, bid me farewell –

kiss my face and let me sleep.’