I apologise.

I apologise for what I have cursed you with
My queen.

You were meant to shine
So bright,
Yet I ripped that possibility from you.

I was selfish,
I admit,
To expect you to give your mother
Up completely.
Imagine my shock
When I discovered you ate the pomegranate.

Your lips stained blood red,
I can never get that image
Out of my head.

You were so innocent
And I corrupted you.
I made you into something
You were never meant to be.

And for that, I apologise.

If only I had more strength,
I would be able
To give you up.
But your love is an aphrodisiac to me.

For so long
I have been starved of company,
So when you came
I never wanted you to leave.

Your mother may hate me,
I don't blame her.
I hate me too
For what I have done.
But no matter how hard I try
I cannot give you up.

You are my queen.
My friend.
My true love.
And you will continue to be so
Until you decide differently.

Then and only then, will I give you up.

(No matter how much it may kill me to do so).

orion