Forbidden Fruits

What is sin to innocents?
Well, nothing one can't elide--
a profane taste of forbidden fruits,
denied us by caprice,
or else divine scorn;
or maybe by convention...
But once that curtain's cast aside,
and we head down the primrose path,
does it truly corrupt the soul?
Would even that loss be mourned?
We all do that which we dare not mention,
or will do it,
or will imagine doing it;
at first it's a blissful secret,
a smattering of whispers through lips sealed,
but temptation yielded to too often,
will witness original sin congealed,
and the vexing question will be put to us:
was it worth it?

Author's Note

'Primrose path' is Wilde's phrase, I'm just borrowing it.

Reviews

[VannahBanana]

I think... The reason why there aren't any reviews on this, but many views, is because it takes someone that accepts and realizes their mistakes to read and comment on it. This is very good. It opens minds. Sometimes I feel like very few people are able to open their minds. But... with your words, maybe some people will become better people in the world. Good work.

[ThomasHinyard]

When asking questions in poetry, it provides a forum between the reader and the writer and I love how that is incorporated. The title suits what is unleashed, taking me back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. It really does make you think. Thank you for making me think. ;)

[AK]

I liked this poem and your way of expressing your question and answer. The name of the poem was really attractive..over all I really loved this piece of work!

[Sethnicity]

Great write! I love when questioned are asked in poetry! It adds a very important dimention to writing.. and to get an answer that leads to another question!,... well that my friend is the journey of life!

[Sugar Plum ♥]

I like this question and answers in your way :) the sin represents somhing much more than we could imagine...so what woul be the "forbidden fruit" ,if we can`t control our imagination, or just it`s no place for control...Oh and again question in the end?