We cannot escape curiosity
Not immune to the curse of boredom
Forbidden knowledge we so seek
Concupiscence of the flesh as we lust in carnage
Continuously feeding from empty longing and curiosity
with the lust of the eyes
and the self-confessed sinner
Basking in carnal pleasure
feeding both our glory and our shame
along with love and passion
The ancient law departs
and all its terrors cease a covenant of peace
For all the blessings of the light
heaven is what I cannot reach
the interdicted ground
Beloved,
save me from the idolatry which would crush us both
The mind that analyzes itself instead of repenting
While the concupiscence of the flesh continues to seek
yet another forbidden fruit.

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