How Long Can You Hold Your Breath

Breathe, when thunder questions how long you can hold your breath
When clouds bring you to remember all of your mistakes
You will find inspiration, a drop of water to quench your thirst
The light in your eyes will shine as calmness you remake

Breathe, when your mind loses touch with the static of your energy
When there seems to be no lantern to light your way
You will begin to paint that picture of a sun which shines again
Watching joy run happily through the halls of your day

Breathe, when no happiness can you seem to ever find in your heart
When everything makes you feel worn down and hungry
You will begin to feel better in knowing that all hope is not lost
Roses will bloom, in the grand design, of your victory

Breathe, when you cannot remember the lessons you have learned
When all you can think about are the wolves at your door
Soon, your spirit will find comfort in a quiet solace there at play
Wondering what you were ever holding your breath in for

Author's Note

*Dedicated to Laura Hegfield - Shine the Divine - Creativity is a Spiritual Practice
http://www.shinethedivine.com

Reviews

[Veronica Chandler]

I enjoyed this piece immensely; I have always looked to the origins of words. My mother was an English major and one of the things I often heard was dealing with the origins of words. I look at the word "Inspiration," and from the Latin it literally means to bring breath in. To be fully inspired is to breathe in fully; no matter what the question, breathe is the answer.
Simply inspired write.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This poem should be recorded and put on mp3 players to get people through those tough runs. This poem can get us through all sorts of tough situations in life. I am inspired by your confidence and heart. How could things not turn out when you have this kind of faith backing you up?

[Suzy Q]

I think my favorite stanza was the last one. I love this poem. Favorite. And we all need to learn to breathe when life is bad. Make life like your lungs right? In with the good, out with the bad.

[Not Available]

I love the picture, this poem is very appealing!

[E.V. Black]

So, so inspirational. It reminds us all to keep going in those tough times when we just want to stop and give up.

[Muse]

I will remember to breathe the next time I need to come back to my senses. This was a different kind of poem for you, :) I liked the part when you wrote: When all you can think about are the wolves at your door.....................

Only to remind us that there is peace in our solace!

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Boats of wisdom, here, in a single breath. Beautiful, intriguning, great job.

[joshua deathdealer]

Truly amazing. Lots of wisdom here in this beautiful and descriptive write.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Wow, this reads like a passage from the Book of Revelation.

[Letemdangle]

I don't know what you are breathing to make all your woes go away, but I want some. Lovely poem, It lends itself to meditation.

[Poetic Beauty]

The imagery paints a picture of moving through the tangled emotions of loss and into a time of peace and joy.