Being Faithful
Last year I met Melissa
under the sun’s umbrella
I was a married man
faithful to my wedding band
Fully aware of human nature
I kept my distance from her
We were acquaintances
Never committed to promises
Melissa is really, really charming
but a flirtatious darling
I would pretend not to notice
her almost beckoning kiss
Yes, we still talk
even went for short walks
Yet never held hands
with secretive plans
I remain faithful to this day
ignored whispers in my ear
I have no regrets
as I ride into today’s sunset