House of the Olive Trees

But, even though Mauricio knew that it was poison, he couldn''t stop.Gabriel was Mauricio''s vice.Mauricio knew that it wasn''t right, that it wasn''t the best, that it was toxic and harmful, that he would feel better protecting himself from all that sweet nectar... but who understands logic when it comes to love? Who understands "be safe" when it comes to exposing ourselves to the object of our desire? Who understands "every man for himself" when what saves us is the same thing that kills us?Who can understand desire when what we desire is poison?