Trinket of Desire

Why did it come to me?

This tiny trinket of desire

Why can I not get rid of it?

Cast it away, into the fire

It seems to have a hold on me

Why will it not let go?

Why is it determined to stay here?

Why does it hurt me so?

When I see it in danger,

Why do I feel like its protector?

What will it take to rid me

Of this tiny trinket if desire?