Sea Rhythm

in the sky
sweaty haze of exertion
tinted orange
sun setting across
the horizon never-ending
we are alone here

sand between toes
the water's edge curving
against the outline of our bodies
fingers tracing
beads of water
sliding over the side
your warmth pressing into mine

we're silent in our love
making promises with our
breath hot against
the cool return of the soft
surface where we tumble
in the water
pulling us deeper
washing us clean
with each surge and recession

the scent of the sea
on your lips
running over my ankles
knees and hips
moving against the tide
in a constant rhythm
cleansing our souls