There (1983)

there – out to the end of the sea
where     lines of wave and cloud
freely     mingle in the failing light
there – shall my future wait patiently
where     past, present flings whirl about
and fall from the greatest height
into the oblivious abyss of
deep… sweet night


September 1983
Pulau Tekong
Reflections while sitting on the breakwater at the reclaimed land, watching aircraft lights over Changi Airport.