the self esteem
of the trailing foot
keeps them walking
faith
for keeps
until it sleeps
the assiduity of an addict
from compulsive to sober
or otherwise
a fistful
of sand
will not stay
the breakers roar
the shore
self assured
a palm standing
against the wind
then left unimagined
the sun
is shining
a spark in the ocean
footsteps washed ashore
from across
the oceans