It is permitted to look at a woman with longing,

    provided she’s not too young.

It is permitted to look at a man with loathing,

    provided he’s not too strong.

It is permitted to despise in others

    what you yourself adore,

and to look with lust at violence

    with thoughts of settling scores.

It is permitted…

    but don’t look too long,

    and don’t look too hard,

    and don’t voice your hypocrite’s views.

Don’t speak of desire,

Set your soul on fire,

And burn for the evening news.