Oceans

By lilith connor

Please,
Let me remember the scent of the ocean,
Tidal waves crashing against the shore. Bestow
Upon me the remembrance of beautiful things,
The remembrance of long ago.

Please, 
Let me remember the sight
Of the ripple effect-
The knowledge: that peace in such smiles are everlasting, the law
Of conservation of energy, our kindred spirits
Will feel those smiles.

Please, 
Let me remember the feel of my breath,
Like a fog, autumn wrapping itś chilly fingers
Around my winter coat, pulling it tighter. Please,
Remind me of the moss beneath my feet
The ash-colored roses in my words.

Because sometimes, when i close
My eyes, the whole world can stop
Without warning. 

lilith connor is a teenage girl with a deep passion for art, writing, and all things creative. She spends her time, reading, writing, and coming up with new ideas. She is an accomplished poet with a national Silver Medal in scholastic and has been published previously in several magazines/literary journals. She hopes to one day publish a book or novel and is mostly focused on improving her work as a poetry writer. Her main inspirations include Olivia Gatwood, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and Laurie Halse Anderson. She would be honored to have the chance to receive publication and would appreciate it. She is based in the US.