Beach Mosaic

As I sat there atop a great rock

Listening to the waves crash against its base

I let the ocean take me away

As the sun rose

It’s reflection

Danced on the rippled mirror

That was the glistening sea

I went to a spiritual place

Quiet and still I spoke to God

And through the beach

I believe he spoke back

As I began to walk back

I meandered along the shore

The water washed over my feet

Repeatedly tumbling the stones

To wherever the sea may take them

I pondered their journey

Many had come a long way

Some were rough

Some very smooth

I thought about these stones

And I thought about people

We all have a journey

Like the sea

God takes us where he may

Seemingly random at times

But with masterful artistry

He smoothes the rough edges

Makes us into beautiful stones

Even when we are smoothed

Our journey is not complete

We continue to tumble

Until our time comes to rest

We are but singular pieces

In a greater work in progress

Originating in the imagination

Of a majestic artist

We find ourselves placed

A part of the beautiful beach mosaic

Of life

Inspired by a sunrise walk and the beaches of Nerja, Spain