Your emotions may feel like a sandstorm, as if
your body is screaming at you
to believe that your
very existence is a crime
that the world wants wiped from it's surface-
breathe.
B r e a t h e
as if you are introducing your lungs
to air for the very first time.
Feel your chest expand with gratitude towards you,
because together you are harmonizing to create the music
of life.
When you are through
with pretending you have no grief,
it's okay.
I know those memories are heavy,
maybe you don't think you'll ever get
enough air to stretch your chest all the way out,
it's okay.
Start with small breathes and move your tummy out,
hum until you can open your mouth
to gulp down that little bit of hope that's there
because
if you can breathe
that means you are still here.
And if you are still here,
know that you will learn to
control that sandstorm.
Use up all that air and
make your voice heard.