Sarah Kay: "Miles from Any Shoreline"

"Miles from Any Shoreline"

Sarah Kay shares "Miles from Any Shoreline," a poem about "wandering the streets of Bewilderville" and "picking up when the universe calls."

Ordinary moments can suddenly explode with color and meaning, even in the midst of loneliness or cynicism. A sunset over the Hudson River, streetlights turning on at just the right time, and a starfish inexplicably stranded far from the sea all become reminders of beauty and surprise. These flashes of astonishment interrupt cycles of despair and isolation, showing that delight can appear when least expected. Staying open to these moments allows life to offer unexpected connection and hope.