Saltwater

My body has turned into an oyster

My hope at the center

Fragile, easily lost

I hold onto it, the last thing I could hold onto

The ocean is vast, it is cold, it is empty

It is greedy, it is wrathful, it is unforgiving

I hold on, nevertheless

For I know

When I wash up to shore

With nothing but my faith

I offer it up to him

And say “Here”

“You are the only one who can make me stronger”

Author's Note

I am Catholic and I wrote this during a really difficult time in my life where I couldn't believe things would get better. I was being eaten by my own depression and I can just remember myself clutching the rosary praying so hard crying and whatnot. These were my feelings at the time. And I know not many can relate to Catholicism, but if you believe in something whether that be yourself or someone else or a God, I hope you can relate

Reviews

[The Iron Horseman]

I am not even remotely religious, but this is a very poignant portrayal of lost hope and a broken spirit. A lovely piece of writing. Well done, Cat.

[Cat]

haha thank you! :)

[T0TS]

Beautiful poem of faith...I am a devoted Catholic myself...nicely done, Cat.

[Cat]

Thanks so much tots! I'm glad you share your belief with me :)

[T0TS]

You are very welcome, Cat...it's great to hear people not shy away from their faith. :)