Breathe
Just a moment to yourself
Stop.
Just for a moment,
Take a step back and wait.
Wait for the rising of the sun.
For the twinkling of the stars.
The moment you need to heal.
One more heartbeat.
Just one.
Breathe.
Just for a small count.
Sometimes it's all you need.
To wait for the space between one and the next.
Wait for the thundering of your heart to calm.
For the racing of your thoughts to slow.
The next breath, nice and deep.
One more, just for me.
Stand.
Just for a little.
Put your shoulders back and chin up.
Up to look back down the long, long road
To look forward to brighter days.
Look at who you are and who you've been.
A little softer at the knees.
Ease off there, just a touch.
Breathe.
Just one more, nice and deep.
Hold it close and set it free.
Free from all your worries and the rest.
From all the tension and the dark.
All the maybes and what ifs.
The next breath comes a little easier.
On the next a smile blooms.
Ready.
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Thanks to Ashley Lima for suggesting this little challenge!
If you're interested in trying for yourself, check our the original post below :)
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
I hope you enjoy what you read and I can't wait to see your creations :)
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Comments (17)
I agree with these comments this is stunning!
This is absolutely stunning, Alexander! What a gorgeous piece– words, structure, flow! What an experience it was to read this! So impressed! 💫
Thank you for sharing this 😁 It's wonderful, my favourite piece I've read today 😁
This was very Refreshing and much Needed Thanks For Sharing 😊💯💯👍😁📝‼️‼️
Just realized I shared this with everyone but forgot to comment myself. First of all, you got lucky with that image! I tried Ashley’s challenge but I hated everything unsplash offered me. Secondly, you took a pretty picture and went in a completely unexpected direction. It made me think of instances in my life where everything seemed fine on the surface, but I was struggling just to find the will to go on. We never know what anyone is going through. And looking back at all those moments I wanted to give up, I remember those moments passed. So much potential in that next breath. Great work. 👏🏼
Nicely done. Here through Naomi's recommendation paired with the tune she recommended. Good work, Alexander.
OUTSTANDING!
This poem is marvelously done. Thank you for reminding me to breathe! It’s so simple but so important.
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Wonderful, calming piece. Well done.
That was the first pic that you got for your name. Interesting. Very nice poem.
Alex, I loved this moment of mediation you lead us through! It brought some much needed peace and mindful thinking! Thank you!
Believe and breathe!!! Lovely inspirational poem!!! Awesomely written!!!
Beautiful poem, full of oxygen! :)
Wow! I think it actually worked. I felt a calmness come over me and I’m not even stressing about anything. Great effect!!!
This is so wonderful. Really well done!
This is excellent, right down to the rise and fall of the lines. Well done! There should be a Top Story coming.