sea foam between dirty toes

and thus the waves
annoint the sand

a cold tongue
on a rocky elbow
jutting out into the blood
of the world

salvation is this blue
and forgiveness
this filthy body

bare feet walk
the ribbon of inbetween
the kiss and the retreat

laughter hides
the salt

this is the body
given up for you
and for many

we take the cup of waves
and drink it in with our eyes
when we are done

you say,
thank you
for taking me here today.

hours later,
we will blush
at the brazen tango
we danced
when we believe
the light