Albatross

I can see you all from here

the places where I’ve been

the faces that I’ve seen.

A world lost in thoughts

and wonder.

I’ve been you.

I’ve worked a hard day,

with thoughts filled with me, them

and evil and neglect,

found it difficult to cope

in a new world order.

Nations collapse and change,

evolving overnight.

Fear and panic on the screens –

their faces.

Much deception on the land;

on the open seas

a chance to dive with grace

beyond the dreaming days

and your measurement of time

your flowing fields and furnaces

billowing with burning barricades.

I have no curse of Babel

to defend my freedom from,

but a warm heart.

I’m alive

on the lifeline

of Atlantis’ spirit.

© Andrew Williams