Breathe In, Breath Out

Peace and quiet.

We say we seek it, crave it in fact.

But the world is noisy,

Hectic in any given moment.

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And though I’m on the hunt for it,

Comfort often eludes me.

White noise fills my mind,

Crackles like static.

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My efforts hold merit.

Hot coffee.

Morning meditation.

A call to the kids,

Or a walk in the park.

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Let me calm my racing nerves,

Feel my heartbeat settle,

Fill my soul with solace,

And enjoy the beauty surrounding me.

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Easier said than done.

The news is grim.

The media alarming.

What can be done to find joy amidst chaos?

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I keep trying.

Read a book.

Pet the dogs.

Visit a friend,

Or chase a dream.

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Colors vary.

Intensities swell.

Smiles fluctuate in availability,

While only one constant persists through it all.

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Breath.

The in and out of air through your lungs.

A deep inhale.

A slow exhale.

A power that sticks with you wherever you go.

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In times of stress, it calms me.

Guiding me through grief,

And fear,

And hurt.

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Life without breath is over.

Let me appreciate the simpleness that it’s there.

That it’s free,

And flowing,

And grants me the opportunity to exist.

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For now.

Forever.

For as long as it lasts.

Let me savor the breath that runs through me,

And find comfort in being alive.