Love is Like an Onion
Love is like an onion, layered and protected from sudden consumption.
First, the outside looking in, you see it hard and solid,
but a protected treasure is hidden away.
Soon, your desires force you to peel back the first layer
and the shell breaks; you find more silky layers
and begin your journey.
You soon notice the detailed lines;
for the fine composition you develop a sudden admiration
and you find familiarity.
Soon, you see even more silky layers;
iridescence fills your senses, alive with wonder,
and soon your desire leads you to a center
and sweet aromas give you pleasure.
Consumed with desire, you take a first bite, and then another,
repeating the act to fill your body with the sweet taste of the flesh
and you learn to indulge yourself in these new wonders you’ve found.
Finally, all the sweet layers peeled away and consumed
with earthly delight, you find an unexpected end...
But alas, ode to joy,
the sheer memories of past onions will bring
tears to your eyes and sweet reminiscence.
