Keepers of the Tide

Tide pulleys on our ankles
Old copper green and salt blue
follow us in tow as we run up the beach
Laughing. laughing. laughing.
Sky capes whip the wind on our shoulders
Silk grey sheets of atmosphere skin
hauling the moon on the tip of tumultion
Falling. falling. falling.
Bracelets of stars electric our wrists
silver white heat and we glow on the sea
out of breath now as we run and we run
Collapsing. collapsing. collapsing.
Blanket of black as we melt into sand
heavy to carry the cycles and such
All of the beach comes to pass in our hands
Sleeping. sleeping. sleeping.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace