In the semi-darkness, the pebbles looked like coffee beans.

I’ve been awake for too long

The street lights from the winding road above us send a glow across the water

It glimmers as I rub my eyes.

I need coffee

better yet I need to sleep.

The person I was meeting was supposed to be here an hour ago.

I get up.

They can’t really fault me for leaving at this point can they?

I start walking across the beach, the rocks clicking and clacking under me feet

The waves lapping gently at the shores.

The clouds high above follow me as I stumble.

My lord, I’m tired.

I really need coffee.

My head spins as I need moving forward, pushing towards my car.

My vision is blurring.

Why am I so tired?

It’s fine

I’m fine

Just need some coffee.

I take one step, then another.

My lips are going numb

So I don’t feel it when I hit the ground

Or when someone scoops me into their arms

And I don’t feel it when they load me into the waiting helicopter

Or when we fly away.

All I do know is that i’m finally getting some sleep