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.

[realmwriter]

Breathe, when the walls are falling down around you and your world has come undone. When the snow falls through what was your ceiling and the cold is piercing your flesh.
Let the air fill your lungs and open your mind
Let the wind howl in sweep away the cobwebs in your soul.

Neva you never fail to impress.

[Gomer LePoet]

This has all the mystic feel of the Hindu gods writings. you are most wise Ms. Flores.
I must listen to your words and breathe much more often, as I do feel the wolves are surrounding me and it is only a matter of time.

[K. Blake]

Unique, lovely. I really enjoyed reading this.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A classically written and guided piece, a great dedication, well done

[lostboy]

the light of hope and the strength it brings is a need that fulfills itself..

[Maya Storm]

What an amazing dedication.
This is an inspiration for us all.
Thanks for the share :)

[Tom Benson]

This serves to remind that there is creativity in all of us and also hope. Without the ability to recognise that, then we're lost. My own interpretation was to consider 'breathe' to mean step back from your immediate issues and think about how things could be with a little effort and planning.

[Peter Coakley]

I loved it. Just be no matter what. Simple and beautiful.

[Solidad]

"Soon, your spirit will find comfort in a quiet solace there at play
Wondering what you were ever holding your breath in for"

Peace of mind is a beautiful thing; especially when its you painting its image. I look forward to meeting it and letting it envelope me. You painted such hope in the eyes of solace. J'adore