Scandalous
Rose's decision to be with Jack.
Chocolate smooth, honey lipped
Entrancing, charming, seducing
He draws her in; winding the ribbons through her hair
A scandalous kiss, a gasp, an intimate moment
Breaking from her binding conventions
A pinched face unaware of the freedoms her daughter risks
A short, lyrical laugh
Then a step, a decision, a cold rebellion –
Despite love being as sweet as honey and smooth as chocolate -
It cannot linger long here