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The broken stone 
and lengthening prospect 
of story upon story
of mild liquid swells 
and the distant heave of water;

This darkened wedge 
to project a small glow 
of radiant light
dividing these to the calm 
and these to the wild.

Climbing steps 
of stone laid upon stone
with measured stride.
Down to the water's edge
Up to the bristling peak.