Socrates

My dear friends, let us consider the tale of a man named Scott, who found himself consumed by desire for a woman named Kelly, his fellow editor at the publishing company where he worked. Despite the fact that they were both married, Scott and Kelly were drawn together, spending more and more time in each other's company, until they gave in to their passions and consummated their relationship.

For a time, they were madly in love, their desire burning bright like a flame. But as time passed, Scott began to notice Kelly's flaws, her tendency to stalk him and lack of original thoughts. He also had the weight of raising his children on his mind, and realized that he did not truly love Kelly, but rather lusted after her.

After several ill-fated attempts, Scott mustered the courage to end the relationship with Kelly, much to her anger and hurt. Though he longed to hear her voice once more, to see her smile and hear her laughter, he knew it was not meant to be.

My friends, let us reflect on the lessons we can learn from this story. Let us remember that love can be fleeting, and that it is important to consider the long-term consequences of our actions. May we always strive for genuine love and avoid the temptations of lust.