Lost and Found

Three steps in the ocean I found you asleep under sand under sea under sky. 

I carefully lifted you, washed you in waves that had polished you smooth long ago. 

Perhaps you erupted from fiery peaks, or tumbled from mountains of snow?

If only I knew more I'd not have to ask, and I don't think that you will reply.

I wondered what undersea creatures you'd seen, if you'd had eyes to see things at all.

I might have known all of these answers but now, they have flown and won't answer my call.