unmaking of a sweet tooth

do not be soft with me
reproach my virtue
uncover shadowed corners
as light carves the darkness
from its absence
tender words and gentle hands
render me weak and dreamy

reacquaint me with wilderness,
my mentor and unmaker
hew my body from the oldest of oaks
thrice struck by electric laughter

the strongest woman is the most alone
she'll strive for perfect love and purity
but find no match
she craves a match

do not coddle me with kisses
that i should want your mouth
for my own
dispossess me of all sweetness
unteach me of this hunger