Across Ocean Waves

blonde waves tossed across ocean waves

by the salted seaside breeze

unfurling and curling like curious claws

flying forever free with ease

wide eyes reflecting blue skies

and the gray of a stormy sea

gazing, blazing of secrets untold

the girl i will never again be

when bare feet and darkness meet

in the forest’s shrouded midst

rosy cheeks fade to pallid skin

as she fades into a wisp

a wisp of smoke, a final hope

is all that’s left of her

and in her place, forevermore

is me, her ashes, burned