in an attempt to erase a memory
etched into the fibers of my soul
I did something wicked
I used someone for my gain
I smiled, soothed, tasted, tantalized,
drenched, pushed, pulled, nipped and
whispered words of eternal love
all to wipe away the memories
of what being with you was like

every touch and move
carefully thought out
to drive his senses wild
to drive him into my abyss

I stood there before him
slowly scattering my clothes to the floor
looking deep into his eyes
convincing myself
there was no you
there was no us

as I stood
unashamed and brazen
in my lust for him
my eyes dark with the fires
that raged inside my heart

I left him no choice
no path of resistance
for my wounds needed covering
and my heart appeased

each sound of pleasure
was not my own
but his
as he fell
captivated
bewitched
by my heartless seduction

our lovemaking
meaningless and bereft of love
left him satiated

yet I was left
barren and empty
by my lie