“Adulterous Sentiments”

By Syeeda Briddell

“Dance with me,” these were the first words you said
By my heart I let myself be led.
I should have known though, a dance is never just a dance
And from his arm I steal a glimpse at every chance

“Walk with me,” and you took my hand
I felt so small in your loving land
I should have known though, a walk is never just a walk
And so now when I look into his eyes, guilt burns my throat like swallowing chalk

“Run with me,” and you held me so I wouldn’t fall
A fool was I, for answering your call
For a run is never just a run
And so, my feelings for you couldn’t be undone


“Come with me,” to words spoke so softly I had to say no,
It would be wrong of me to be his, and let my true feelings show