In the summer

We were free.

Life’s waves crashed

At our feet.

I could hear your heartbeat

Above it all.

Above the wind,

Above the rush.

I could hear your heartbeat

Above it all.

As we ran until we were

Breathless.

As our salty lips brushed

And our

Hair tangled.

As we fell to the shore

Spent.

Still.

Loved.

Tell me

Sweet soul,

Are you still loved?

Even now I feel your

Heartbeat

On my skin.

Even now I hear your heartbeat

Above it all.