You told me life was like a river.

Always sweeping you off your feet, before leaving you behind.

In that case, I'll be your ocean. My waves will be harsher, less refined.

But I promise you now and forever, I will always return to you.

She loved the sea. The smell of the salt and the sound of the waves crashing against hard stone. She loved the wind that billowed around her and the blazing hot sun that kissed her skin and warmed her heart.

But above all else, she loved the blue tide that always returned to her side, no matter where or when.

Always.