my lady of the mercies

night falls

with you far away

wrestling with the great waves

of the pacific ocean

my hands

go searching the depths

of my memories

for the feel of your soft face

         so soft

         so soft

         I can feel you

I can smell you

salty tang on your skin

smell of the sea

wrapped around you like a blanket

       my lady of the sea

       my lady of the mountains

       my lady of the mercies

I am calling

for your return

my candle flickering softly

from this patient,

darkened room.

7/14/2018 AAW