ambulant vision

you turn the corner and see the huge dale
a world entire has opened to your view
what came before now seems both old and pale

nothing that was contained the complete tale
the morning sun has burned off all the dew
you turn the corner and see the huge dale

this universe you think is something frail
a vision crooked difficult askew
what came before now seems both old and pale

on distant water you can note a sail
and wish yourself right out there with the crew
you turn the corner and see the huge dale

you aren't expecting that your feet will fail
to take you to the place where you are due
what came before now seems both old and pale

the hammer now must strike the golden nail
and mark the spot where you have left a clue
you turn the corner and see the huge dale
what came before now seems both old and pale