On the Shores of Dammam

I followed the bubbles toward the light To what I thought would be an everlasting, undying love I broke the salty water barrier like a killer breaching restraint Reaching skyward toward the stars …and freedom The drops that graced my cheeks was a symbol of things yet to come Of exactly what, I did not know Sometimes, going through life with your eyes open can hurt Salt burns open wounds Reassurance can be a prudent reminder of just that I had no idea that the heart I imprinted into the sand, Engraved into the earthen beaches of the foreign, would set up camp there I planned on making it my ritual When I ventured and returned to you My spirit would be left behind, Left to protect your name Like on the beaches of Dammam Even though we’re no longer together That’s where I will stay Stranded, deserted, confused But never lost And never alone