She laps against my ankles, an ocean and a taste
Forever is the fear that bends my legs,
and keeps me here.
Why swim when I breathe air,
solid ground is rare enough,
I raise my knees to my chest,
match time with an increasing pulse.
These lush highs keep me dizzy,
busy holding consciousness,
lamenting my conscience,
as it shows up,
a moment too late.
The lesson in her eyes,
that close,
at my expense.
I can't sleep beside you.