Pheromones

Ashley Seybolt

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
We laid out a plan
To untangle roots so deeply planted
To plant seeds and start new again

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
We promised each other to wait
To hold off demonstrating affection
To not cross that line until our first date

It wasn't supposed to start like this
But weeding our gardens grew too messy
Stealing moments became our normal
And taking steps back became too stressy

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
That day in your kitchen, it just happened
You stole a kiss off my sultry lips
Me dumbfounded, craving for seconds and

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
But that poisonous kiss drew me in
Begging for another taste as I smelled
Sweet pheromones across your supple skin

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
Your scent became so alluring
You swore we didn’t mess this up
That it would be okay, sounding so assuring

It wasn’t supposed to start like this
But your spell has made my world so lively
You watered this, allowed our love to bloom
Luring me in like Poison Ivy