did you feel the icy water, the stars
tearing holes in your lungs?
they said you found what you were looking for
3 pieces sea glass , 1 cup saltwater, 1/2 pinch of ocean air, 2 branches driftwood, and a
quarter from the bottom of the ocean
"a traveler" they said about you
"aimless" i said, to the sea glass
"weak" the driftwood barked back
so i made a fire from its skin and threw the quarter far into the sea
but i kept the sea glass
the sharp edges can tear holes in tender things