By Amy Short - ami@blue.netnation.com
Date: 26 June 2000
Fire and Sea
I liken myself to fire
that his smooth fine hands
may put me out
And he, the tranquil sea
ever changing, filled with secrets
that even he can't know
If he is that cool,
briney salt-laced breeze
then let my flames be subdued
my ashes to lie
awash in the comforting touch
of his hands
4-24-00
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