Afterglow Afterthoughts

A man contemplates his state of mind after giving in to his lover's desires

Cotton sheets drape us both
as she in slumber lies with me
Beautiful afterglow enraptures her
Oh god what have I done?

Her alabaster bottle now broken
Was I right to give in?
She begged and pleaded for me
Yet I've never felt more empty

I don't want to scar such tender heart
But this guilt; it's overbearing
Maybe later I'll tell her
But will she understand?

For now dear, dance in dreamland
Tomorrow my truth will be told

Author's Note

Note: This is my first submission to this site. This isn't one of my better works per se, but I'm "testing the waters" and looking for some critique to improve myself.