Elapsed Euphoria

The sunset lured us in with its orange glare
 Eyes blind
 senses on fire
 we threw our tired bodies into the ocean
 head first
 Master was gone and we were free
 Floating
 the current threw our limbs together
 beat the air out of our lungs
 Arms tightened
 tumble became embrace;
 light passed between us
 Locked in contentment
 we hadn't noticed that day had quickly become night,
 that the waves had begun to knock harder against us
 telling us to get out
 But it seemed we could float forever
 that fresh air would always be just above
 ready to receive thirsty souls
 Then, I felt my ankle catch on a rock
 it pulled me down,
 and I bled into the water
 Tugging and pulling
 I tried to break free
 But I knew it was impossible
 I would have to fall
 And so I did.