startled
from a long dream waking
sensing
critical compass failure
observing
sharp bend in the river
visual cue confirms
flaws demand attention
spinning wheel starboard
time leaps twelve to three
needle jumps
northeast points true north
conceding course correction
ground collision
evaded
awakening at the helm
fresh air invigorates
percipience renews
glimpsing glassy sea
from a long dream waking
sensing
critical compass failure
observing
sharp bend in the river
visual cue confirms
flaws demand attention
spinning wheel starboard
time leaps twelve to three
needle jumps
northeast points true north
conceding course correction
ground collision
evaded
awakening at the helm
fresh air invigorates
percipience renews
glimpsing glassy sea