Sea lovers

 Sea Lovers

Johnclarestokes 

After the smoked mullet and foaming brews

As the morning catch iced on the slimy dock

And as the stinking chum began to stew

Into the ocean the two lovers did drop

Pressed against the rusting rail they clasped

Gulls scattering from oyster shells openly seeping

Lurching out beyond memories of caresses past

Far from the bar the lovers were swept

Throw the Jim Buoy to rescue the down fallen 

tumbling couple tangling in monofullfillment

Slowly sinking to Asrai’s calling 

Beyond the grasp of mortal help

And yearly we return to gather on the docks

Throw the wreaths to appease the craven sea

As the tide swells and the waves lift

upon the outgoing tide receiving the gifts

We raise a toast to lovers whom oceans need.