Emerald facets catching twilight,
illuminating life aswim in the rippling wall
Gills and lungs circling and fleeing
Swells increasing his height, shrouding an early night about her
One-by-one the stars come forth to bear witness,
his rabid foaming grins nipping at her ankles
he gathering strength,
pulling from far and wide,
stealing her footing as the sandy bottom follows his command
She standing lone before his might,
releasing a breath held far too long,
taking form of birds in flight,
their starlit backs
—silver coins cast—
sinking into the horizon
Impassioned threats of drowning,
his thundering voice beckoning her to fall into fears awaiting arms,
she meets his battle cry with back strong
—eyes clear of mind—mind clear of heart—heart pure of thought—
The unknown whispering her forward,
guiding her without future sight,
she extends him a tender hand,
the stars hush,
and the world in wait,
falls silent…
E.A. O'Connell
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