Fate

the sea
cradles the earth
rocks rise out of its tides
crawling obsidian soothed
by the sea's tender caress
rising uncertainly to
sand walked smooth
by the tread of time
a river that runs
through marbled stone
pillars soaring
as though it is possible
to touch the clouds

standing on the summit
i suddenly understand
any path i choose
will inevitably
lead back to
the sea