Restless Ulysses calling seaward Wave-crest and trough on water Bark seal slap rush Carve one sweep, two sweep Push and the wayfarer Boot, back, and shoulder A life neatly bundled going on On and on and on; wander Because no god is present Without vastness, surrender Fire lick crackle burn driftwood blue On the sand in the gravel And restless sailor calling seaward Take the horizon to break Spine and sinew ironmonger The old and elderly will fondly remember These days when we were strong And the stars unobscured by smoke