I want to be loved like I’m the ocean

and to swallow those who excite me,

but for you I’ve got so much more in mind –

I think I want you to float until you decide to sink

as far down as you can

until you reach my end

and lay on my sandy sediment

blanketing yourself in my weeds

and feel the most warmth I can possibly give you.

I know it’s not much but bear with me

and remember that I’m just a body

of water and I can only do so much,

so put my shells to your ear

and listen to what I’ve got to say.