Last night I had a dream
that I was running across the ocean,
my bare feet against the waves
and the taste of salt on my lips.
I ran until I reached the end of the world
The sea became a celestial waterfall
as it spilled over the edge and into space,
staining the stars turquoise and
letting the moon go for a swim.
I stood on the edge and looked behind me
You were right behind me,
running like your life depended on it,
and maybe it did.
“I’ve been chasing you all day”
you said. And your skin was
white as snow, your lips red
as blood, and in your eyes I saw
a fire that was beautiful
and terrifying at the same time.
No more words were spoken
Instead, you grabbed my hand
and we jumped off the edge of the world
with the waterfall, and we fell
through the empty void of space
and I wasn’t afraid.