Howard Osborne Poet Free verse

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

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