FORBIDDEN FRUIT

A tender plant grew up right before my eyes 

The years flew by and to my surprise 

Flowers began to bloom

Vibrant in youth a desired fruit 

Should I ride the passion of the wind 

Guilty feelings challenging my desires  

As my heart filled with love sings

Across the fence I stand 

With a yearning in my heart 

And the word caress 

Tattooed in my hands

Tempted to touch 

My emotions like a volcano erupts 

I begin to shake in my knees

At the thought of what could be 

Ever part of my being 

Began to move towards my dream

But my feet like led

Could not defy gravity.

By 

Wilford Barker.