Partly Hidden

I found a stone

in a dry creek bed

and in my hands it murmured

and she sang a song

that I felt more than heard

I couldn't understand it

at first

the melody was partly hidden

but I waited

and I listened

At first, there was just a hum

like distant monks chanting

and then a hint

of the song

tickled my fingers

and then...

then the psalm was there

a million years old

and clear

like ancient water