RELATIONSHIP Poem: I love like the ocean, by Rebekah Coxwell

Buoyant, salty, sun warmed like a bath.

Swim until your heart is content!
Be wary,
the tides pull you from shore,

will pull you under to the dark, cold parts at the bottom,
mysterious creatures will pick the meat off of your bones.

If you tire, take a break on my beach.

I will change you, don’t forget,
The sun reflects off of my surface,
will burn you if you are not careful.

Only strong swimmers need apply.

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I love like the ocean,

Buoyant, salty, sun warmed like a bath.

Swim until your heart is content!

Be wary,

the tides pull you from shore,

will pull you under to the dark, cold parts at the bottom,

mysterious creatures will pick the meat off of your bones.

If you tire, take a break on my beach.

I will change you, don’t forget,

The sun reflects off of my surface,

will burn you if you are not careful.

Only strong swimmers need apply.

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like the desert

And when I have finished with you,

You will be nomadic stumbling forward

from mirage to mirage

seeking oasis.

You will find no comfort.

When you find water, food, a home

you will always be thirsty, hungry, unsettled.

You will crave my warm salty water in your mouth

though you know it will make you mad.

Only devoted applicants need apply.
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