Monogamous Man

He watched the Christian lectures
On television
And he was moved
Against desires for other women.

He kissed the woman 
He knew
On her back
Excited to be loved.

He talked about his faith
And studied the language 
Of the Bible
In anticipation of living the Law.

He steadied his hand
Across the breasts of his woman
Laying claim to her
While she lay claim to him.

He was her husband
A lover of the Word
With the ability to see
Beyond desire.

She knelt at the cross
For the forgiveness of her sins
While her faith was uncertain
Because she loved him.