"My Abyss" Inspired by Swimming in a Sea of Stars:

My Abyss

Cold

dark

alone

with no way out.

I lay at the bottom,

eyes closed

to feel in control

of the haunting shadows.

Maybe I deserve to be here,

solo forever.

I’ll believe it

and give up my painful hope

after one more cry.

“Help,” comes out as a whisper,

using the last of my strength.

I hear it echo up for a moment

before the dam breaks free

and tears fill my ears.

I imagine that someone heard.

I imagine the light they’ll bring

when they come to rescue me.

I imagine the gentle, comforting touch

of another human being wiping away tears.

I imagine a voice saying, “I’m here.”

And the voice echoes.

My hand is picked up

and warmed between two other hands.

I turn my face away.

“You’re not alone anymore.”

I shake my head.

“Open your eyes,” the voice urges.

I shake my head again.

“That’s okay. I’ll wait with you.”

With the hope I couldn’t kill,

I open my eyes to light.