Asphalt

I once had a dream

The earth was paved over

A sea of asphalt

Erasing each mountain and clover

I stood atop

The smooth black plain

Stripped down to my essence

With no need to refrain

I began to dash

Beneath the cloudless sun

Across the blazing earth

In sight of no one

Despite the speed

I ran with utter frivolity

For all I could fathom

Was stationary agility

Don't get me wrong

I ran for miles upon miles

But the scene remained 

Identical all the while

I could've run inches 

From what I could see

Would it change my position

Or what I will be?

Halting my stride

At last!  I knew

I am chained to this sphere

Once entirely blue