Why

I breathe,
And breathe,
And I wonder why,
Tell myself, "Don't cry,"
Because I am just living,
Trying not to die,
So I just sit here and sigh,
So why??
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Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Short and bittersweet. I really like this type of poem
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hello Fire Bird, a question i can not answer. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hello FireBird, Hi! Your welcome. This makes my day brighter. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
Bird Avatar
January 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Hi Darlene! Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it and always enjoy seeing a comment from you! - Phoenix:)
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