Never knew this before:
waves of fatigue, like
walking miles on the beach
avoiding the water
coming in, pulling out
in an ongoing motion
of force and eternity

The waves rising inside
from the toes to the cheek
and up into the brains
where they urge to lie down
and rest

Tide and time together
holding your hand,
whispering promises
of strength and recovery
around the next turn
at sea

Eelco van der Waals
7 August 2025