Just Breathe
five days of ecstasy
followed by seven days of anguish
trying to catch his breath
his ghosts, get there first
and he crashes
as reality sets in,
sadness overwhelms
memories scattered throughout his room
serve as bittersweet comfort
forcing a smile, while on the verge tears
he begins to pick up the pieces left behind
he cues the music
songs not so familiar,
but ring true to his ears
classics for them in the making
he can't help but listen
and wonder if she can hear
as his head hits the pillow
he realizes,
he can no longer smell her,
on his sheets,
or her comforting touch,
underneath
but he remembers her voice,
telling him to breathe
one day at a time
a motto his father lives by
now his life support
a reason to push thru
and wait for that one perfect day
he can finally grasp forever
in a not so distant future
he just has to remember to breathe
©DamienMichaels2009
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