Try Not To Breathe

I forgot to breathe
I held it all inside of me
And then came the realization
So I let it out

With a sigh

All these unfulfilled dreams
And expectations
Lying in wait

I need to get on the ball
Before it's too late
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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