Footprints in the Sand

I walk through life
Leaving impressions
Footprints in the sand
Thinking
I’m leaving my mark

A few gentle waves
Erase a footprint
A sustained wind
Fills it with sand

Impressions
Are ephemeral
As am I

Empty my mind
Of the steps I have taken
Become mindful
Of the step I am taking
Then consider
The next step to take