As Oceans Spray

The fire within me~ Extinguished with rain that fell~ Salty tears, as ocean spray~ but heavy droplets.~ I have been left only smoldering~ a long ago pyre~ Left in ash, scattered now.~ Bits and jagged pieces of~ crumbling driftwood~ Consumed and left among the~ sandy beach~ Which was once a resilient soul?~ of a young girl.~ The forgotten heart~ Obliterated by wind and storm~ I tried once more….. Copyright © ANDREA TRAVIS