Returning to the Source of Things

The path does lead
in several directions 

the many-tentacled being called time  
its suckers clinging to past's futures
and future's past
(when you count down from 100
and lose your place
be sure to return to zero 
resume counting from the middle
in alternate directions simultaneously)
 
The path writhes around
maze, labyrinth, nautilus shell
mosaics laid
in a semblance
of order
focus - but don't fixate -
on the patterns
Yes, there was a time when
the path was more visible
yet not quite parallel to our timeline
despite the general wobble of our
particular landmass 
the path is still there
spiralling
 
Remember the counting
won’t return you to the source
but it stills the mind 
jand so just remember to breathe
pause occasionally between exhales
and remain upright
 
The path is wherever you are
there’s nothing mystical afoot
in this interstitial space
this underworld devoid of
sorcery (although it does
occasionally rise to the surface)