Drowning Aflame

what ocean can i cross
without losing sight
of the shore?

i leapt forthwith into water
but water turned to flame
and fire turned to coal
and drowning, aflame
i burned
namelessly. 

i sank
into myself

i loved
love

i hated
hate

i needed
both
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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