And this is why I love the ocean
The moment when toes touch the edge, between sand and sea
A sear of fire, the blade of ice
Like a shiver to a fever
That begs me: dream
Ushered under by waves
To a time long ago
sleepy lullabies sing
of a love so strong
Tattooed to a forearm
Like a lock to a key
in timeless storybook fashion
Where we drown or swim
and what a comfort that is