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We're here in a confused position where all seems lost,

where the cost of seeking solutions is additional pain.

To explain all this in writing, I needed to impart

my heart's torment, in the hope we could then discuss it.

I must admit to have been portraying behaviour

which gave the impression of being modelled on a character

parallel to yours; and of course it denigrates

by inflating the suggestion that immoral conduct is involved.

I follow a dangerous course, going back

to attack your principled integrity with what amount

to countless repetitions of an immature

fury, misdirected and wide of the mark.

     My prudish stance you firmly disallow,

     by way of pleading: "Holier then thou!"