The horizon is all around us.
Our eyes follow it.
An abiding line dividing earth from air
The limit of distance.
It's more visible at sea –
because the land doesn't get in the way.
We can feel ourselves -
skimming the surface of the earth.
Weather passes and makes itself felt.
The horizon makes itself a rim – an edge of vision.
It arches out; ahead, around, behind.....
how far can it stretch?
how far can I go?
I saw three ships come sailing in….
I joined the navy to see the sea….
The sea, the sea, the sea.