taking in the ocean

heavy waves roll overhead
every current has its way
but i can't recall the fall
and i don't remember sinking

breathing was easy with you nearby
until you became the sea, and called to me

i'll gladly give up land and sky
for a glimpse of you in motion
a few words from you to me
is like taking in the ocean

the waves roll on within me
every current bids me speak
but i can't unveil the truth yet
and i forget what i am thinking, when i-

-hear you crash against my shores, i can't decide:
will i live always in longing, or abandon breath itself and dive?

i gladly gave up air and pride
to be swallowed by emotion
now, a few words from you to me
and i'm taking in the ocean

my lungs will have their fill of you
in a fit of raw devotion
and a few more words from you to me
will drown me blissfully

a few more words from you to me
and i'll be taking in the ocean