Saltwater Psalms: A Poetry Collection

Saltwater Psalms is a lyrical journey through healing, love, and the tidal ache of memory. In this debut poetry collection, Margaret Bailey Hayes writes with razor clarity and oceanic tenderness, unspooling verse that honors the quiet resilience of the body, the soft violence of grief, and the redemptive power of connection.

From love letters written on road trips to psalms for the self in survival, each poem is a tide-pulled moment — raw, precise, and unforgettable. With language that stings and soothes, Saltwater Psalms is a modern hymnal for those learning how to return to themselves, one breath at a time.