it's raining on the beach,
night dripping on us like paint.
your eyes glow blue
like ocean lanterns
as you place your hands on my waist.
your fire consumes me.
the carnations fall from my hair
as you unravel my braids slowly.
you kiss the scar on my jaw
and my heart breaks
in the dark.
I am choking on
the water in my lungs
but i have learned to love your ocean.