Rueful Fervor

Rueful Fervor
by Maha Noor Elahi

A bitter sigh invades me
When I recall my objectivity
And my honesty with you.
"Love is selfish"..."love is blind"
So they say...
And so I've proved it a lie
For my love emanates from my mind;
"I don't deserve you, my love",
Said I with an astonishing might.
Well... I was dimly fair
Acting like an insolvent heir
Who withdraws in dignity and pride.
And now...after losing your allure,
I wonder in a rueful fervor,
Why was I so naively honorable?
Why didn't I give control to my lust
Instead of being unquestionably just?
Oh, love...would you listen to me now
If I turn into a biased loving female?
Would you listen to me if I egoistically say:
Only my naughty eyes are worth your charm...
Only my hungry flames are worth your arms...
And no other prejudiced woman
Can give you what I can?

July 3rd, 2007
Copyright © Maha Noor Elahi