Across the Sea

By Bruce Clifford

Is there anything out there across the sea?
Is there anyone out there, but you and me?
Are we all alone on this island in space?
What is our purpose if we are the only humans of our race?

She said there was nothing else across the sea.
As I stare out at the waves, I wonder how this could be.
Are we here all alone on this island of light?
Will we ever know if there are others of our kind?

Are there heartbeats and love across the sea?
As I look down from above, I only see you and me.

Is there any hope out there across the sea?
Am I only dreaming of this possibility?
Are we drifting alone on this island in space?
We might never know if we'll find peace and grace.

What are we protecting if this is all we could see?
Are there places and creatures far across the sea?
Are we dreaming alone on this planet in space?
We might never know unless we had the steps to retrace.

She said there was nothing else across the sea.
As I looked towards the horizon, I wonder how this could be.
Are we here all alone on this island of light?
We may never know but are we willing to fight?

©3/21/2025 Bruce Clifford