shore

I

stores of reservation depleted
excessescarved in broken stone
sinking
in shallow thoughts
tidal pools born of sullen vice
on primitive earth
the hidden foundation of granite
pressedfirmunder the lost
soil of abandoned gardens

II

each one pullingtides &baptized
with the wisdom of a rivers sediment
washed into expansive seas

III

soilfermented
cultivated reason/natural discord
of landbound years spent
watchingwaves ripple
& shudder
against unimpeachable shores
worn away, refortified

eager rituals under solemn brow
sands passage
spoiling spawning
bruised sunsets & quiet voices