seaglass.

colors faded
from the salty sea of my love 
for you and only you
will that glass be clear again
green and blue
as the grass and sky 
that frame our world 
sharp edges smoothed
from the time spent together
spinning stories
of two kids we used to know 
white and amber 
like the flames of hope 
that keep us warm 
perfection made for me and you 
glass bottles broken 
and scattered across the world 
this old sea glass to me is more precious
than any diamond or pearl
the broken shards
that turned into love
and hold us together
with their perfect cracks 
they bridge the gap
with imperfect beauty 
that never fails
to ever stun me. 

 

Inkpaw

VT

18 years old

More by Inkpaw

  • The Boxes In The Corner

    Looming over your shoulders

    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

    Of an idea too scared to ponder

     

    Every moment that hurt

    Each minute that lingered longer

  • Inadequacy


    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


    I’m a child 
    Pretending that I’m numb 
    To escape the overwhelming feelings 

  • Paper Frogs

    Why

    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker