besotted

what's in a word?
the fascinating dance of language
funny telling allusions
when esposas means not
more than one wife
but handcuffs

sot: noun: a habitual drunkard
besotted: be + sot
be the act of existence of course
the two combine and twist
forming the past participle of
besot: foolishly affectionate
must be a happy drunk
who can't stop smiling
forgets to sleep for joy
awakes early in anticipation
only one elixir satisfies
the sound of another's voice
the touch of their hand
all thoughts flee but one
the intoxicating nearness

the analogy endures
well into the morning after
in the absence of the cup
a colossal hangover