The sea gives and the sea takes...
The sea is calm. The water is sloping with small waves against the side of the cutter. The fumes have been turned off again. The wait has begun. Willem is silent. His arms hang along the body, hands clenched to fists. The countless lines, which criss-cross his weathered face, appear to be darkening. Deeper grooves, signs of life. His lips are tight-lipped. The appetite, betrays his anger. He grunts, his words are barely audible.
“A good catch. That's it. A good catch.'
Hank shrugs. Appearance indifferent. Internally, he does not know what to do. He's deeply impressed. Did the fear make him decide? The sea gives and takes the sea. It just couldn't, it wasn't allowed, it wasn't normal. He chews on the stem of his pipe.
Willem is silent again. He stares over the bars. Does he still see her somewhere? His hope has gone, crunching his teeth. Time goes by. The men no longer exchange a word. They bring the nets back in without saying anything and set course to the port.
“Tomorrow I sail without you.'
“Willem, I'm sorry.'
“Once I know how to snare a woman. release my size hair again.'
“She had a tail, Willem.'
“Well and? At my age, you can't be picky.'
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enigma
3 years ago
well, if you have a big bathtub, it's best ! But yes, a walk-in shower is a bit more awkward.
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Marion's World
3 years ago
What a *#$%^& om haar weer aan de zee terug te geven . What does it interfere with? !
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Arukah Tsur
3 years ago
And here comes a whopper! looking forward yo it.
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Encaustichris
3 years ago
It seems that if she kisses you. you also get a tail, so there is hope for Willem!
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marijke
3 years ago
that not no but a tail?
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Hans van Gemert
3 years ago
That's how it is.
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Ingrid
3 years ago
He, too.? 😜
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