Breathe

Inhale
Make a fist
Exhale
Release
Breathe
Hold it together
Make a fist
Release
Deeper breaths
The world is watching
You’re stronger than this
Don’t cry
They’ll see
Don’t break
They’ll judge
Keep it together
Fake a smile
Continue on
Inhale
Exhale
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Hello Jacki Murphy, so nice to meet you. This won't last. Never, never give up!!! Have a nice evening my friend. Welcome to poetry Soup.
Nance Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 8:47 AM
Just keep breathing. it is okay to feel like things are falling apart. hugs
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