Stranded

the laughter that hides the pain

the tears that radiate love

the sigh that celebrates relief

the smile that displays hope

short-lived ripples

in an electric sea

floating adrift

faking to ride the waves

we give our heat

to numberless cold waves

how can our shivers

stop the mindless currents

we raise our shoulders

push against lost time

with fiery exhales

move against the tide

yet nothing moves

and all remains the same

yet all is changed

and all are carved in stone.