The sky is spread thin
to cover us without end
stretched farther
than possibility
to allow the light
to shine through

Life is spread thin
to maintain
this strange balance
stretching farther
than reality
to allow for everyone
to survive

The sea is spread thin
burdened by our cares
spreading farther
over the surface
of all the unseen
bringing new dreams
within the mystery she hides – Caroline A. Slee