Off Latitudes

This is not my country
I am off latitudes
Off longitudes
My country is far away
Rich in mystery
Criss-crossed in ancient voyages
Life delivered up in violent motion
Whispers of a deeper wisdom
A truth more stark
From which no man can turn away
It lies across a vast expanse--its voice resonate
A void
Open
Drawing me in

This is not my country
I am wrecked upon these shores with unfinished business
Voyaging
It is old here
Life turning in upon itself
I do not disparage it
It has its place
But it is not mine
Not today
Not tomorrow
Not ever
My country is restless in its seeking
There is a longing for new life
New adventure
New discoveries
There is always more
"You know nothing
Because I am still creating it"

This is not my country
My country rises up out of the endless sea like a beacon of light
Spilling over with energy and spirit
Purposeful
Faithful
Resolute
"I am waiting
Make your peace
I will not change"
Soon, I respond
All compass points turn and listen
Mark the journey home