Lay me out half naked Cells truly see-through show a different shade When they sizzle Soaking up the great Ra Thirsty for Atum's kiss Teasing the just-below-the-surface urge to start running I'll pick up like my Romani ancestors Follow the warmth that ensures Tomorrow will be ever sunny I may have been born mid-winter But I hope I always crave the sea Eyes frostbitten blue before turning to whiskey amber Breaking free under full moon silver Still dreaming of my mother's ocean Knowing that it swells inside of me