Breathing

The sty in my eye is throbbing Keeping my thoughts away from this The ache in my toes is increasing So I believe there’s something amiss The pain feels great, though, in contrast To what I’ve experienced before I cannot wish this all away Because I’ve already closed the door Breathe slower, run faster, run longer I close my eyes for a moment or two As I feel the wind upon my face I don’t think to keep going, I just do. Dogs somewhere are barking A rooster now belts his morning song A rainbow is in the sky beside me I wonder if it’s been there all along For though my breathing is ragged And the sweat runs down my neck I know that I’m in complete control, I keep my own life in check. The sky now shows its true colors The sun rises as I slow to a walk I Breathe and let my heart recover As the robins begin their talk.