Hissing

We walked to the water It reached for us, hissing Like the wind between my teeth Laugh, we're ridiculous A planet of sharp sand, swirling Coating our bones I'd stand still forever To feel you floating beside me Heat up two square miles Coax me from hiding I need you to drag me I'm selfish sometimes I'll hear your voice in shells for years I'll smell the foam that coats our knees and toes The waves they crash, then just roll past They always pass us I'm okay, but could you help me up We smoked a spliff on the deck I don't usually do this But we're on vacation I'm trying to be content Sitting and staying It's actually pleasant Laid in the dunes It was your idea You still surprise me That is no small feat For someone I've known longer than myself I was a clump of cells to you I'd play dominos or anything really If you'd never worry If that kept us busy enough not to think We're so exhausting I'll hear your voice in shells for years I'll smell the foam that coats our knees and toes The waves they crash, then just roll past They always pass us I'm okay, but could you help me up