A Breathing

I walked outside last night

and sat with the ocean

a storm coming

winds whipping

and the surf

pounding

just pounding

the

submissive

shore

relentless

relentless

in slap

inhale

gasp

roll

slap

the sound

almost

human

sharp

distinct

a breathing

in

and

out

spume riding

waves

rolling

in the dark

racing up the shore

iridescent alabaster

in

pearly moonlight

and

in that moment

alone

lost in the thoughts

of

heart and loin

of

dream and wish

of

lust and longing

I couldn't help

but think

of

you

and

I wondered

if

you missed me

as

much as

I

was missing

you