The sunset lured us in with its orange glare Eyes blind, senses on fire, we threw our tired bodies into the ocean, head first Master was gone, and we were free Floating, the current threw our limbs together, beat the air out of our lungs Arms tightened, tumble became embrace; light passed between us Locked in contentment, we hadn't noticed that day had quickly become night That the waves had begun to knock harder against us, telling us to get out But it seemed we could float forever, that fresh air would always be just above Ready to receive thirsty souls Then I felt my ankle catch on a rock It pulled me down, and I bled into the water Tugging and pulling, I tried to break free But I knew it was impossible I would have to fall And so I did