Just Breathe

To what do I owe this sweetest pleasure
Of optimism's grand procession 
When days are weighed then carefully measured
And trials find their hope in recession 

True, there are moments when my heart gives out
Like worn out jeans give way at the knees 
Or cobblestone walkways forfeit their grout
Those fears hang on my heart just to tease 

Then comes the sigh deflating every care
Like a flower blossom seeking the sun
Forgetting the chill of yesterday's night
Growing strong in the warmth as it comes

In the flash of a moment
In the twinkling of an eye
Giving in to the torment
Or rejecting the lie

For every storm runs out of rain
The winds will find their end 
Trials they change as quickly as they came
Such anxiety we need not expend

So here I inhabit optimism 
Like falsehood resides in a lie
Like the doubtless avoids all pessimism 
Just breathe...  All it took was a sigh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Manassian Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM
This is beautiful and calming...Thanks, sweet one! Your visits always bring me a smile. This was penned so well. What talent!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM
When we tense up and are under stress it is amazing how a long breath can help centre us. You have the right attitude my new friend. It's best to occupy the land of optomisim.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM
;0)
Virden Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Always appreciate your visits Richard... Many the sigh the holidays can bring for sure. Stay sweet :-)
Tacito Avatar
December 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Ahh, the deepest, yet simplest of pleasures. Utterly beautiful. That last stanza, magnificent.
Virden Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Deep gratitude my friend! XOXOX
Melugin Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 9:08 PM
Sarai, I found your work to be beautifully penned!
Virden Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Thank you so much Chuck. So nice to make your acquaintance
Mcdaid Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 7:06 AM
very beautifully penned piece
Virden Avatar
December 9, 2013 at 3:19 AM
Thank you Liam, that means so much... Hope all is well with you! Hugs XOXOX
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