If You Were Rich

i woke and went out into the
world
without you
without myself
without armor
and without

a weapon

the sun
shined
and
burned
and
taught
lessons
to those who

lacked respect

the salt in the air
became our
skin
and twisted our hair
into knots strong
enough
to

withstand time

the way the moonlight
reflected in your eyes
with warm ocean air to
forgive the day
and
speak so many

truths of freedom

i don't miss you
as much as
i thought i
would ,
but i sure
still

see the scars