hurt washes over me like a wave
drowning my face in tears
immediate-
without reason-
without restraint-
I succumb to the wave
and am washed out...
upon my return to the shore
I lay heavy with water,
soaked to the core
aching from the fight for control
of my emotions
I am drained and exhausted
resuscitate me Lord, and
keep me from the water's edge
Amen.
Therese Borchardt has a wonderful book and blog "Beyond Blue" which offers great comfort and support to those suffering through depression and other mental illnesses. I found this wonderful poem "Seasons of the Soul:My Bipolar Experience" there and was deeply moved. I hope it moves you as well.
