Swim

I’m walking a beach

But unlike the proverb I am walking alone

On this earth and sand

With water around

There is temptation

As the sun sets 

The water cool

But lit like fire

To swim and meet the horizon.

I imagine the cool of night settling around

Waves that I fought

Carry me now.

Still I swim.

The horizon lies before me

Rolling away with every stroke

I’m tired.

Still I swim

The stars are bright, especially with no shore

And moon Long passed.

I ache.

Barely, but still I swim.

My face goes under

I peer into darkness

The nothing below

Cold and void.

As I sink away from stars

I swim no more.