The clouds have gathered on the horizon
And they’re threatening to rain
On the sandy remnants of the thousand steps I have already taken

For the biting breeze
Left a bitter question in my bones
Can I grow beyond
The home I’ve kept for longer
Than my memory can hold
Or should I stay in the warmth that gives me such peace
That I long to bask for just a little while longer

But I’ve passed pieces of ships sunken in desolate dunes
Their destinations charted with every possible precision
And yet, never reached

When faced with the stark reality of journeys cut short
How can I possibly falter in any quest
That keeps me moving forward
For with every step I take
I can feel that beautiful light grow
Until it rivals any star that dares to shine beside it