Breath

The breath is within me
I am holding it tightly
Fearing a release will undo me
The wind flowing slowly
Through lungs on fire
And I hold on, still
Knowing that a breath will change me
I hold this breath and pray
Pray that I will move soon
Be soon
Love soon
I hold this breath and create collapse
Create darkness and panic
This breath within me
Is the one thing I need to do
And yet
I do not
I hold it
Still
And burning

(C) akm 6/24/08

photo: "I Like Longing"