Saturday, May 11, 2024

Content to be consumed (2013)

 


The sea gulls greet me

With open arms (or wings).

I’m too scared to step in

I’m already drowning

Over my head before

I even wet my toes,

The waves, moving

In and out

Washing over me,

Tender fingers touching me

If only in my imagination,

Dream-like in the sea mists

And still I do not advance,

Waiting for a touch I know

I would welcome

Yet later regret,

The feel of salt on my flesh

Along with the urgency

I knew it will inspire,

Long before I reach

That point of no return,

Riptide gripping me

As the sea kisses me

I am consumed

But love it

Just the same

 


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