the vessel.
your wings scorched upon the ground.
fallen, your ship pulled under,
into blackened seas, salt rich waters.
you lie on the shore. bound to a place that you can
never return.
grace hanging from your neck.
eyes glowing like starlight flowers.
you see the days pass. every one, numbered-
bathed in blood and light.
blink and an entire century is gone.

i have loved you as long as the night.
until the moon fell and grazed your lips.
break my body and take me with you.
let me lie beside you,
bones shaped by the waves,
sand formed into my knees.

forever watching the skies, sweet cassiel.