we went to where the desert met the sea
that dark continent filled with colour + spice
those boys were playing half naked on the sand
those happy fishermen were pouring mint tea
on the cliffs edge we saw a spirit sitting alone on the shore
we smiled and waved hello
but the sight of us made him cry out in pain.
we reached to embrace and he dove into the waves swimming desperately to the edge of the world where he could wash away the burning memory of us