Lifeless Lungs

Never to be rescued
I drown in my own sorrow
Waiting for the water
To fill my empty lungs
Dream of his breath
Near my lips
So close to touching his skin
Before I swallow death
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 1, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Deep write,sad indeed..I pray you may find the peace that you so desperately need and seek...Draw close to the Lord, Pray and keep him before you and watch things in your life turn around for the better..I pray this New Year brings wonderful blessings for all of us..Stay strong, don't give up. Powerful poem!!God Bless and Keep You*Tyesha
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