Perpetuation

The bouquet of desire, heady while enjoyed,
Residue of hunger fervidly imbibed,
Hangover's aftermath, composure destroyed,
Its largesse, is pondered... why was it employed?

Tantalized and tempted, prescience of pleasure,
Hiatal animus magnified by the mind,
Additions to adorn one's personal treasure,
Seduction or conquest, sensually refined.

Estrogen, testosterone, each adding its voice,
Clamoring its province, uniquely observed,
Impels the lust laden to the singular choice,
Climactic impetus, propagation preserved.

--H. Arlequin