the journey is a challenge
minnows swimming
and darting in and out
amongst the sharks
performing an arpeggio
of survival techniques
yet all heading in the one direction
towards the ferryman
he beckons in the distance
more visible on the horizon
than before
some travellers have huge galleons
filled with gold bullion
not understanding the ferryman
cannot be bought
their understanding
of camels and needles is
of stock market commodities
they will have to jettison
the lot before boarding
others are just swimming
a slow breast stroke
their treasure -
a majestic dazzlement
in nimble fingers
the living joy hidden
in their ears eyes
hearts smiles and words
