So I Can Breathe

Reach beneath the surface 
of my skin I need you to 
capture the attention of my soul, 
cut in when I'm dancing 
with my demons and say
 "I got you!"......
Chasing them into the arms 
of the ghosts from my past 
Look at me and see the galaxies 
that live inside of me 
Notice the stars in my eyes, 
the fire in my being, 
Show me that there is a 
right time and place 
it's not always wrong

Let me breathe just for a second 
If I’m weak be my strength let 
me breathe and feel safe and loved 
Let me know that being vulnerable 
isn't a bad thing 
That pain doesn't have to 
always come with love
Show me there's a magic left 
out here in this hard cold world 
and that there's still good 
in all mankind 

Make love to my mind, 
caress my essence, 
touch my heart gently
Let me breathe in your love...
Tell me it's impossible to be 
strong all the time, 
Let me know when you read 
my words you feel my dilemma, 
that you truly want to understand ME ....
who I am inside, and that you 
really do have me... so I........
can breathe......

1/3/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 9:54 PM
This is also a Valentine Brenda. A beautiful heartwarming expression of who you are. Congratulations on your win. Blessings xxoo
Lawless Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 4:27 PM
"Capture the attention of my soul" WOW! A subtly sensuous and spiritual invitation all in one. Great job Brenda and thanks for participating in the contest
Chiri Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Thank you John for sponsoring it! I wasn’t sure if this was appropriate for the contest or not but for me it seemed to fit! Thank you once again! Brenda;)
Hamilton Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 9:17 AM
Such a beautiful write Brenda, yes it's good to be vulnerable sometimes!
Chiri Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 1:23 PM
John thank you! At times I’m not sure but it’s the only way I live I guess! It has its good and a lot of bad but I just roll with the punches! Brenda;)
Fleming Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 9:13 AM
I agree with Regina: "beautiful and stunning, a heartbeat of inspiring joy." Wearing your heart on your sleeve again, Poetess. Nobody does it better -- marvellous stuff! With affection. :) john
Chiri Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Ahhh John thank you so much! Lol I can’t help but wear it on my sleeve....where else does one wear it my dear friend?:) All my affection Brenda;)
Mcintosh Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 3:38 AM
Yes... Breathe... God bless you and this wonderous poem that is so beautiful and stunning, a heartbeat of inspiring joy.
Chiri Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Gina thank you so much!;)
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