Degraded To Ashes

Tho ocean smells like the tears,

salty,

as they gush down

touching her crimson lips.

the breeze dances with the sand,

tossing it around playfully.

she takes no notice.

 

Barefoot she walks into the sea,

washing away the sand,

and her life,

floating face down like a 

water lilly.

 

Ophelia, how must you torment me.

The choice must have been 

unbearable.

The sea or me.

The salt burnt away at you,

the sand must have stung

in your eyes

blinding you

to me,

watching
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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