Crucial forty

At forty a woman is threatened

Of losing ever her charm and

To test her worthiness, is inclined,

Edging to adultery at hand.

Above forty a man is warned

Of his age and weary of his wife.

To test his vim he is emboldened,

Waging adultery in wiles.

Potent woman often slips.

Virulent man often hooks.

Law is to transgress,

Code is to infringe,

When instincts spurt.

12.10.99, Palakkad