a slow meandering
upon the ancient sands
the sea reminding me
how small i truly am
and that’s totally okay

much more
behind me
than before me
a few less steps remain
the waves will sing
long after my last breath

sometimes
i just want to stop
and join the clouds and sea
just melt into
the horizonless dance
and stay
listen
and pray
it can all feel
so weary

still
i journey on
back to go forward
reaching into the ocean of stories
looking for that perfect shell
listening for all is well
remembering the glory
still to come

yesterdays
just fly away
even memories
are fading
is anyone staying
we are alone
ever together with our life
and with others
we are alone