Exactly which one of the twenty-something stories humanity picked up on are we telling today The planes intersect in the sky making exes marking loners on the beach tanning quietly from space They lie in dents of people's footsteps as graceless dogs whip up the sand Traceless prophets loners virtuous they hold all answers in their hands Hermit lanterns cantered boats they beckon us they beckon please In the spaces between parasols of the ones parading peace