it is the sublime
nature of things––
that each of us is
nobody & nowhere
falling through
graspless space &
immovable time
like a confused
stone.
we experience
fear––we imagine
pain.
we are sacred talismans
lost in unconscious
circumstance.
it may be that
we are approaching
some unknown
planet &
will enter its
atmosphere ablaze
like a glorious
meteor.
such things we
really do not
decide––
no safety belts or
helmets, we’re here only
to enjoy the ride.