moonlight on water, image by 愚木混株 Cdd20, on Pixabay
Coupled
Couples holding hands move through moonbeams churning in the sea.
Spilling into my empty heart, dark shadows weave.
At light’s edge I stand alone,
My husband lost.
A broken shell, half a couple
I stare by ocean’s ebb seeking more.
Moonlight glistens like sheets of words I want to hear
From the silent Voice in the ocean roar.
Wave sea steps slide upon ocean surface
Like my loneliness, following me to bed,
Haunting my sleep through wakeful nights
And dreams that leave—
No peace.
I walk back to the sand, collide with sea fragrance,
While wave foam dares to wash me free.
Moon sprays a path on open sea—
My spirit prays.
Oh God, come like the waters.
Wrap Yourself around me sweet salt of sea.
Fill my being of my Beloved,
My only Lover—
Jesus.
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Domini Boling grew up in North Carolina. A former professional ballet dancer, she has been a leader
in liturgical dance for years, and holds a master’s degree in Worship Studies. In 2021, Domini moved to the NC coast. She now spends many days watching the waves, and most evenings watching the sunset, while remembering things. Her flash fiction has been published by Vine Leaves Press
in their “50 Give or Take” feature.