Ebb

Last night I marveled at your body,
after your words had washed away with the rain of sleep
and your breathing slowed and steadied
I placed my face against your neck and felt your pulse through your skin.
How strong your heart is!
In the dark I traced the green chain of your veins - softly as not to stir you.
They sing of your system!
your arms, locked tight around my body, encouraged my oceanic survey
and when I finally followed you into those murky waters, I dreamed.

I dreamt of wide oceans and you, a little ship.
I hovered just below the water's surface
happily tethered to your hand
waiting for the tide
to pull us home.

When you wake
And I have pulled away in sleep to touch my forehead to the wall
Pull me back

Here,

place your ear against my heart,

press your cheek to my skin

Hear

the current as the rivers of my body rush to meet you.