The Lancelot Principle

My thoughts will change but it is a complicated relationship. I think I understand it more now, although talk is all around me 'affairs are bad'. It seems to be the current topic. Perhaps it is as a result of the weather. No, not 'I fell on the snow and it just happened!' I would expect summer would be more likely - skimpy clothes, warm sun, late nights - but perhaps it is the dark nights, huddling together in the cold to keep warm, official nights out which suit best?

The simmering passion hangs over Lancelot and Gwenhwyfar like a shroud, binding them hopelessly together. The palpable looks, the accidental brush of the arm against the curve of the hip. The body tingling with electricity and anticipation with any look or touch. The fireworks flashing under your eyelids when you kiss. This is the first flush of romance and passion - but it need not be the last.

Yet Lancelot can fortunately re-direct his passion for Gwenhwyfar to Morgaine, 'love the one you're with', which she willing accepts, or tries to, if only fate would not keep interrupting them! Yes, sometimes you feel as though the universe is trying to say 'stop' - but you carry on regardless, trying to justify your intentions rather than admit to selfishness. Even if Morgaine takes Lancelot as a lover, it would not break the bonds between he and Gwenhwyfar, nor Arthur's desire for Morgaine yet Arthur and Gwenhwyfar's wedding night awaits.

No doubt, they could each continue with their desired relationships also. But can men and women remain friends without romantic entanglements, or is it inevitable that desire will creep in - the Lancelot Principle? I would say yes to can remain friends, but perhaps I was blind to the signs but that sounds far too arrogant and disrespectful of my male friends. More likely I was not their type. MJ once told me that we were different - men wanted to ravish her (and why not, she is a very sexy woman) but wanted to cherish and protect me, as I was a sensual creature - and oddly enough some agreed but this is perhaps a bit much and it is too late for me tonight so I may edit this again tomorrow.

And the universe, in this case the mp3, brings reality back in at the midnight hour -  Martha Wainwright 'You Cheated Me'. from the album I Know You're Married But I Have Feelings Too

What can I say?