Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Lagrimas Del Mar

Lagrimas Del Mar

lightening, apprehension of thunder
conch shells, coins, three bells
a patio overlooks the Caribbean
palms shiver in a constant wind

the speed of sundown, the length
of a caress, red flamboyan
sheltering the small white house
your arms around my sleep
a rainstorm sweeps the mountains
at twilight

on the edge waiting, earthquakes
at Easter a new tide
rises along an ancient shore    
two emeralds, three sapphires,  pearls
they call tears

saints in the caves, fresh water, 
rain silvering the screens
a simpler theory
of beauty unbraids her dark hair
slowly, waterfalls in the jungle
mimosa and hibiscus scent the air

the heat of your breath
on the nape of my neck
sand on the patio tiles, sand
in bed, the salt taste of you
mist at evening
nights on the beach
we find pearls, luminous
in the tropical moonlight

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