Dousing the fire.

Vastness of water
Oscillating waves
A velvety symphony
Of blue, green, and grey
Festooned by a ribbon of white foam
In which I cast my desperate nets
Seeking new life
Avoiding your wretched gaze
Steering into the marine ataraxis
I escape, escape, escape
The raging inferno within your body
A red that flickers with passion and pain
These fulvous explosions ignited
With your dark, ravenous eyes
I now douse the longing
That conquered my heart, enslaved my brain
It hurt, it burns, it still singes where we kissed
My skin shrivels and sighs
At the thought of your voice in my ear
Of your fingertips on my wrists
But now I leave you behind
You and your halo of flames
An angel screaming in the firepit
That I finally escaped.