Unfettered

Aaaahhhhh,
what were we thinking,
to cast such beautiful
charms unfettered loose
upon the world?

Did we not think
these flashing eyes,
taut skin and summer hair
were good and innocent,
would not ensnare?

What foolish desire
chose this path,
this fate?

Do we not see them dance,
limbs awhirl, within fires
circle, leaping like
fresh flames, or musing
in serenity at coals glow
eyes askance?

How could they not
wonder, hope, conjure
such future that we
could not foretell?

Where is that magik now,
with the ages that shroud
us from their gaze?

What might it cost
to reclaim what was
bequeathed upon a whim?

Once that as was cast
joyous shout, echoes
quiet as a whisper?

Nay, we shall not
turn from the course.
We shall endure.

Aaaahhhhh,
what were we thinking?

To cast such unfettered
charms loose upon the world?