High above the ocean High above the sea High above this ink and paper, you were next to me. Called you from the window Called you from the drowsy, halfway stubborn sleeping. Waves repeat with anger Waves repeat with cause. Waves repeat in perfect sequence Serve to give us pause. Stand to face this morning I'll sing the sun up, push my feet forward Stumble to the next oasis One of us is home, I know. Count the leaves in tandem 8 then 5 then 3 Find the pattern, pray the pathway soon revealed to be Fix my eyes upon you Landlocked from the winter sparrows An ocean full of ink can't write that One of us is home, I know.