Bated Breath

When I awoke,

I started thinking.

Am I rising?

or Am I sinking?

I live each day, as just a day, and carry on my merry way

But there's something more I am trying to see...

Open my eyes and show it to me!

I shall live each day with bated breath,

Giving in to Life or Death.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Interesting work..Sara
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