Breathe, Breathe, B R E a T H E

Breathe: inhale the sky, the song, the peace Feel the rush of light, the sensations of grace Breathe: exhale the smile, the chuckle, the laugh Touch the brilliance echoing hope through the heart Breathe: in and out, sucking in the inspiration Radiating joy, awakening the spirit’s dance, burning With flames of passion, praising, praying Illuminating the faith, the amazing belief in a moment When there is only the breathless spray of the sea Silencing every dark shadow with a gasp of color Breathe: panting like the sweaty moments Just before the rain, thunder roaring, booming Rumbling through the thoughts, resonating Every heart’s beat, each pounding whisper From the beginning to the ending – victorious Like the rainbow that comes to life after the storm Breathe: whispering, sighing, soothing away Every horror, each undertone of suffering, mouthed By words of dread, doubt, disillusionment Uttered by the news of enemies, adversaries Those who bring gloom, melancholy, depression Feelings that linger in the air like a heavy perfume Breathe: sing with each precious lungful of air Let the music of winds, stardust moments, hushed Fragrances that blend the light with the night Flavoring the moments in peace, serenity gentling Each illusion, each mystery, all the confusion That comes to those who refuse to … Even B R E A T H E