The Breath

The breath I 
breathe
Has no price
If it had a 
price
Be it a 
penny...
I'd owe a 
debt 
unpayable

In no time
A wreath 
would have 
been laid
By my 
graveyard

The breath I 
breathe
Is a free of 
charge
Thanks to 
the breath 
giver
Who asks no 
penny
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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October 17, 2013 at 6:52 AM
amen,,,,, life is just a breath-nothing more-nothing less than just a breath,,,,,,, i love yr write
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