Cousins

tanned arms cords of love
wrapped around your bodies
standing barefoot on dock

this was goodbye
after years of
growing-------up

on docks
at tables
in beds

dancing
laughing
singing

I see you
sitting in a pink inflatable
rope attached to boat
Karin at the back holding handle
Sarah at the front looking back at us
wide smile
pig tails
one foot extended
--------toenails red ready
for the ride

we look on
tears create clouds

you keep holding on as the future takes hold