Held in the path of its wandering,

Sea shell reminds unrelenting tide

that vibrancy and love abide.

Reluctant to bid farewell,

iridescence shimmers blue‑green,

polished by piquant breath and brine.

Warmed by my touch, reminiscence exults,

whispers its littoral sounds: breathless rush –

I hear your voice again.

Coursing with ocean's sigh, melody emerges,

caresses lacy membrane:

subtle infinity where ‘we= still dwell.

Serrated imprint -

absorbed by supple shore: Love

immutable attends our evanescence.

© Vicky M. Semones, 2012