Along The Shore

The sun rose over the tower

becoming a black candle of morning brilliance

The narrow sea spreads out before me

As I look with longing

towards those along the shore

for they can come and go as they please

Serpent and siren

inferno and storm

Temptation to let go

and fall into the heavens

Blood flows strong

as decisions are made

Sailing thru a pail, emerald sky

to the edge of the world