Breathe In, Breathe Out.

Breathe in, breathe out
Why can’t I feel the air filling my lungs.
I thought I was breathing
But instead, I’m gasping for air.
Why are my lungs being deprived of air
I’m going through the motions
Why is my body giving up on me?
Is it the weight of everything going on in my mind?
Is it causing me to forget how to perform this simple act for survival?

Breathe in, breathe out.
Why aren’t my lungs inflating?
I can’t see my chest rising.
I can feel myself panicking.
I’m giving my mind instructions,
Why isn’t my body obeying?

Breathe in, breathe out.
Body, please. I can feel myself getting faint.
I need oxygen.
Please don’t surrender to the pain in my mind.
Focus. Try harder.
Remember the simple act
You can do it.

Breathe in. breathe out.
A shallow breath, that’s a start.
Don’t let those who don’t love you, take you out of the game.
You’re strong, and you’re powerful.
How did you forget?

Breathe In, breath out.
Good, a deeper breath. That’s it. Keep Going.
One breath at a time.
Remember what matters,
You.
Ignore the noise.

Breathe in, breathe out.
Center yourself and have faith.\
Exist in your power.
Appreciate your greatness.

Just, Breathe in, breathe out.

—- xoxo Sandy