From the sea, we see the land anew
We see both cities and the mountain tops
Far away, we note a different view
We stick to our routine as if by glue
What surprise, we find we’ve writers ‘block!
Sail far from shore, to see this land anew
Sea air aids our minds when dead thoughts stew
From the ocean we can see no clocks
Far away, we have a timeless view
Then comes intuition with its clue
“Do not put your soul into the dock”
Glide far from shore, perceive the world anew
Then creative thoughts in longing queue
Or like the starling they will whirl in flocks
From far away, we have a gentler view
New ideas are rarely found in books
All we have to do is sense and look
From the distance we see wide and real
From far away, we see new worlds unveiled
