Rocks

Water cascades over the rocks and gladly sends my thoughts Silently the water flows downstream and gathers speed Your memory fades as does the water My heart bleeds as it tumbles over the jagged rocks Your kiss lingers and is snagged by the fallen tree Lips mangled, torn and I swim one last time I am the hero as I glide towards your waiting lips But I tire quickly and I fight the urge to quit Your voice fades and the water Keeps pushing me but the urge moves me Those lips quiver as the tree releases And I swim toward the bank and I watch you slip over the smooth rocks Around the bend and I glance once more But all is quiet but the trickling