Upon waking I realise I am not ready for The way the world Presses in on me From all sides Until I spy The spiral motion Of living things All around I feel safe At home Taking my shell Of security Everywhere With me Curl once more Adding up the numbers Wins multiply behind me Cast myself off From the shore merrily To begin another adventure Between the tides
A cornucopia of shell finds cast ashore at Taroona Tasmania
The salty sea understands Vast unbounded loneliness Despite surrounded by Bountiful land Fringed with company Immersed in memories Exuding calmest thought Her placid shores Lap at my feet Spurring me on
Count the stars of heaven 