Oasis
I watched her swim up into the arms of
a flickering sunset,
mouth open,
letting rain
fall on a velvet tongue.
She was a whisper in
the arms of horizon,
lightning strikes
falling beneath her
every stroke.
I followed her to
the edge,
until the weight
of muddy shores,
stifled my breath
and forced my
knees unto the Earth.
In silence,
I devoured the sight,
praying for the strength
to find my way.
-James Kelley 2014, All rights reserved.
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