Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean

by Shiloh Sloane

“My little fawn picks blackberries and thinks God will strike her down,”

“While the demons roam free.”

“Every time you come for me, Sadie,”

“I’ll let you live another day.”

“But my little fawn, you’re prettier than the ocean. More beautiful than the blue mountains back home and more than a cloudless night with a full moon and the galaxy behind it. Never met a person who could put those sights to shame until I met you.”