Horizons shift slowly
where we are, here on deck
with open water all around
carrying our boat
to unknown land
with every wave and
wind that blows
This journey has no end
but ports in a row
bringing cargoes and fixes
after rough and calm seas
All questions posed
by currents and winds
you answer holding
your hand on the helm
steering the bow of the boat
with the flow and then higher
to stay on your course
with time on your side
Eelco van der Waals
4 August 2025
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM UTC
Horizons shift slowly
where we are, here on deck
with open water all around
carrying our boat
to unknown land
with every wave and
wind that blows
This journey has no end
but ports in a row
bringing cargoes and fixes
after rough and calm seas
All questions posed
by currents and winds
you answer holding
your hand on the helm
steering the bow of the boat
with the flow and then higher
to stay on your course
with time on your side
Eelco van der Waals
4 August 2025
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