watch for the water
it will draw out first
and you will feel it pull at your legs
begging you to venture out into the sea
but you will overcome it
and that is her
trick

she will come back
with all of her strength
and you will be weak if
you are not careful

don’t get caught up in the tidal wave
when you feel the water drain away
dig your heels in deeper
tense your muscles
grit your teeth
brace yourself

watch for the water
it will draw out first
and then come back
with more strength
then you could ever
know