I BREATHE

I BREATHE In the beginning, new to this world I breathe, and probably cry in shock Then the search for mother’s breast Some comfort restored, a life to live And in the spurting growth of youth I breathe, with a readiness to engage As challenges appear on the horizon To trigger that life experience thing As hard-won maturity slows the pace I breathe, partly to welcome a pause Both brain and heart had their time Lessons learned, when remembered At the end, now all’s said and done I breathe, as if finally sensing liberty No more heavy armour to be worn And now feel that lightness of spirit