the blushing starfish

The ocean washes over the little starfish
and soothes its souls.
But the starfish doesn't let the ocean know
how it feels;
It remains as dark as coal.
The ocean sways and bends
and does all it can
to let the starfish see
that he cannot live without her;
like a flower without scent,
a rainbow with no color-
a fishless sea.
The starfish turns over,
ignores him,
to make it seem
like she hates him,
When her smile is really
as bright as a beam.
He kissed her cheek
in a leap of faith.
She blushes,
turns pink,
and her heart melts in place.
Their love grows stronger,
and their bond will always stay.
The starfish is still pink,
and loves him to this day.

8/16/09