lusting for the ocean
a balinese house facing the ocean. the waves collapse onto the sandy shore and over the stone steps. fuschia sunlight trickling down into your throat. turquoise skies and warm grass, a sun-smell, subtle yet demanding. bright colors, arabian lamps and snapdragons. skin, miles of naked skin in bronzed glory. sweet wind carrying butterflies and coconut oil. time magazine partially open on the warm floorboards. iced green tea and cigarette smoke. a blur of legs and a heart swollen with love. belly dancing across the balcony. the windchimes protest and the bamboo moan and sigh.