Toes in the Sand

I sat on the beach today with my toes in the sand
And watched the waves.
One after another
After another.
Still there even after I turned away.
And felt the warmth of the sun on my face
Somehow finding me where I was sitting
From a million miles away.
And stared at the horizon
Knowing what I saw stretched infinitely beyond what I was able to see.
Why is it, I wondered
Did I find it easier to focus on my toes
Than tumble into the wonder of the incomprehensible surrounding me.