Seeking Love in an Empty Space

And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. -Hosea 2:16

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Adam for Eve and you for me,

But what if I'm a bird without a bee?

Everyone lusts for forbidden fruit,

But, what if I am just destitute?

Solitude, peace, and cool air of night,

Away from the hot, sticky delight.

Alone on my bedsheets reading the stars,

Without cages, iron, and threatening bars.

You come to me as the dawn breaks day,

You silence my words, don't heed what I say.

This silence is killing me, deep in my soul,

Whether alone or together my eyes are so dole.

My heart, it cries, like a wolf does howl,

As I hear your vicious, hungry growl.

Leave me alone, I say to the Earth,

Let me sleep in peace and never give birth.

What fruit of my loins could bring me joy?

Whether a smiling girl, or playful boy?

I smile alone at the shimmering sky,

And think of those who've perished and died.

Why do I ponder such mysteries now?

Because living's a struggle, I do not know how.

You come to me with sickly sweet kisses,

Coated in lies which my spirit dismisses.

Away from me now, all who would love,

My spirit returns to the waters above.

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"And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Jesus