Breathe

Take a breath and
Sit down.
Take a breath and
Look around.
Take a breath, so you
Don’t drown.

Take a breath and
Hear the silence.
Take a breath and
Feel the numbness.
Take a breath and
See the darkness.

Take a breath and 
Calm down.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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June 5, 2016 at 8:53 PM
Shannon, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
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