Evening Swim

The night emits a citronella scent From tiki torches topped with living flame; I swim in circles -- softly speak your name -- While starlight washes over us, content. Cicadas still sing secrets to the trees Like Summer's heartbeat throbbing in the dark -- While on a new adventure we embark, Sped onward by a silent, gentle breeze. Your kisses ripple slowly down my spine -- Your touch is strong and steady, like the tide -- Warm bodies wrapped in motion dip and glide -- You turn the turbid sea to fragrant wine. The rising moon gives witness to my cries; Tonight I drown within your ocean eyes.