Transmutation

Savored sensations
Sliding slowly, sensuously,
Succeeding in assaulting my body 
Driving me increasingly mad,
Making my memories meander,
Musty, misty memories
Caught in time's bitter embrace
Embarrassing how this happens
Each time, every time
Even when I know you intend to stay
Joy turns to pain,
It's transmutated
Chemical, physical and beyond
And those savored, sensuous, slippery, sensations
Are now only memories
Made and forgotten