'A billion chances -- and I am here!

And here I lie in the quiet room
And read and read and read.
So easy--so easy--so easy.

Pools in old woods, full of leaves.
Give me enough time in this place
And I will surely make a beautiful thing.'

from Mornings like this by Annie Dillard

a coalescence of departure & arrival 
Nikon FE2, 50mm