darkimbibe

my letter to my mermaid:

Dearest Mermaid,

These seas are rough and bury my mind like a forgotten wake. I was trained as a lad by lashings, however, and learned the lay of the land...it's just not for me, love. I continue my course along treacherous shores and within endless confines of the darkest waters. I won't think on you, though, during these times; nay, when arisen is a calm and orange cup-stirring my restless, coiled mind from a chaos-pause-now is when you will be allowed as a flood into an ashen, dry field of dust. True comfort then. Like the day we met.
A Pirate's life is free or a death-dance. My eye will forever be in your distance; glancing for a certain path. Rawbone is exposed on all sides of my planks; and I am here in fear's stead. I must sail this ship through the floggings of time. Until next we speak, my bow will not waver. I am honored to know you. I will see you again...

dubuque, ia...my loft apartment...overlooking my horticulture fascination :