The Rite of Corruption (2013 re-write of "Corruption)

Where once convictions stood as armor

and shield from temptation,

today a voluntary and vulnerable supplicant

implored subjugation! 

Rejoicing in the freedom from accountability,

begging her own destruction, 

she took delight in her corruption,

eroded and Rose.

Today, for good or ill, Ishtar has risen

let paramours tremble! 

Corruption
Where once I stood strong

using my convictions as a shroud

protecting me from temptation…

Today

I am

Freed.

For good or ill

I lay myself down

in this

Vulnerable state

Begging my own

Destruction

And taking delight

in My own Corruption.