Because you begin to obsess me
I think I had better explain
this passion that starts to possess me
will bring less pleasure than pain.

What starts as a little flirtation
with honesty rather than lies
can soon become infatuation
with caution cast to the skies.

Despite that your smile enthralls me,
your youthfulness tempts me so,
your personality calls me,
I grieve to let myself go.

I find myself wanting to see you;
your presence brightens my day
but I certainly ought to flee you
because there's too much to pay.

You need to be courted by young men,
some charming and vigorous lad
first suitor, next lover and last then
dependable husband and dad.