ancient ruins.

sinking sediment settles

billowing sentiment.

led into life on a romantic’s dream

I have your heart.

sure to be strong, I know my mind.

fourth child, never gone.

you wanted me, but gave me away, knowing you had to, and when.

you saw that passage.

your last heart beats, slow and struggled,

stopped.

the strong heart, so weak.

still beats.

always trying to escape.

my ribcage is too tight.

I remove my heart from my chest, still connected

these ships refuse my cargo, sent back to shore.

this heart attack is too soft

to fear.

to love

I see you.