Dances, the breeze flowing,

Waves crashing upon the shore

Easing the hurt, breakers creasing

The sound I’ve always loved.

Water soothes, as do friends

We knew as children, who

Know life can be recreated

In lives that are no more.

I smile, the sudoku lies

Undone. I have met

My Mephistopheles

And I have sold my soul.

I do not look in the mirror

The less I see of my reflection

Is better, as the sea

Devours me whole.