Biologically speaking, the feeling of Love

mounts to no more than chemical reaction,

And is equally achieved, in moments alone,

with indulgence of a favorite dietetic infraction.

Consumption of copious measures of chocolate

creates a sensation of euphoria

Giving the user such gratification

as to closely mimic Love’s phantasmagoria.

Hence, feeding one’s yen for emotional fulfillment

need not entail romantic oppression;

For all the pleasure—and nominal guilt—

merely requires caloric indiscretion.

But heed this caveat, those who would imbibe

of this alternative to carnal depravity:

Unfettered love could lead to heartache—

but too much chocolate might result in a cavity.

copyright 2002 Lindseye Greye

19 September 2002