Catherds

With the patience of a cat shepherd, or catherd, if you will. Waiting, coaxing, calling, corralling, and repeating. Courage flits in to plug the unknown cracks in the ship where fear seeps in. Fluid yes, but far less visible than water. More gaseous, and noxious to the soul. In the dark holds of the ship, courage battles to remain afloat, and atop the main mast, temperance keeps the deck hands from burning, and looking into the sun. The catherds Temperance and Courage save the troubled, tempted mind.