Breathe

One statement spoken,
Mind goes blank.

Thoughts run as a river through a flood,
Nonstop, bleak, paralyzing.

The river builds up within, 
Escaped, a few have through the center.

Breath so shallow, lights feel dim,
Pressure builds all around, all within.

Heat appears to radiate off,
Light as a feather limbs become.

Upright, weak and numb
A quiet place succumbs.

A breath is taken, over and over
Rapid release the river flows.

Count to ten, hold it in.
Breathe, until it starts again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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