Illusions of Lust

Flames of passion burning high, Desire swirling deep in the heart. Enticing shadows sway, Obscuring reason. Sweet whispers reach the ear, The hand of temptation extends. The moment it's touched, everything vanishes, Leaving only illusions behind. Drowning in beauty, Losing sight of reality. Rocked by waves of pleasure, Forgetting the true self. What seemed to be gained, Slips through fingers like sand. The harder it's grasped, The more its shape crumbles. The flower of lust blooms beautifully, Its fragrance bewilders the heart. But behind that beauty, Sharp thorns are hidden. To calm this flame, One must find inner peace. Beyond illusions, To discover true love.