Oxygen

A poem for my boyfriend, Jake. I love you.

His question was vague

But it commanded waterfalls

 

 

That pulled the blood from my veins

And sanctioned it in my lungs

 

 

I was tired

But the sensation led me inland

 

 

I placed the air

 

 

It winded

In inspired sway

 

 

Toying with the coast’s

Perpetually broken

Wakes

 

 

As they collapsed in crescendo

Along the dock’s barricade

Author's Note

Any thoughts are always appreciated!

Reviews

[Alex Boyd]

Wonderfully written I did enjoy

[Karen Zimmer]

Thank you so much!!