your name's sake

There was no question
we had to have the ocean,
so we threw off our clothes and inhibitions
and we ran into the freezing water
the evening demanded it of us.

for a few moments you swam off
'mesmerised by the sun' you said
I celebrated the independent pursuit of your caprice
like your name's sake you were
taken by the sky

we emerged from the water
dripping, stumbling and unclothed
wet hair clinging to our flushed cheeks

we wrapped ourselves in picnic blankets
and sat in a row facing the sinking sun
bore witness to the waning light,
the melting sky

and as I sat there
eating sandy oranges
that you peeled and segmented
with your long dexterous fingers

you spoke of Sirens
of ships being drawn to rocky shores

did you know
you that you enchant me?
winged woman
red feathers and golden limbs
did you know that your presence draws me in?