The Sea and I

I watched the moon
As it turned its back
To the sea
Again and again.

I watched the sea
Reach for its love
Only to be left
Again and again.

And I realized
I no longer want to be your sea
If it means you’ll never embrace me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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