you are the gravity 
of my own soul  
searching for itself... 
 
the stars in a  
black expanse  
that point the way... 
 
the sharpened blade 
in the woodcarver's hand,  
i am only the log.... 
 
the prow of the ship 
bursting thru the waves,  
the compass, and 
 
the final destination!
Eric Cockrell
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-are-the-gravity/