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.

[Dream Weaver]

This was very inspiring, I enjoy it
in all it's wisdom Neva, Nicely penned!

[Sher{alynn} Veron{ica}]

By breathing we levitate! Beautiful conceptualization, love it

[roy mccarthy]

a powerful write neva,
great rhyme cadenece,
and the message is true!
i'll breath when i'm feelin blue :)

[Audrey Howitt]

This is a lovely reminder that solutions are as simple as remaining with ourselves--

[Ladysue]

this is so inspiring, so elegantly divine...so beautiful and comforting...exceptional writing...you have a gift...

[FamaSemperVivat]

This is the images brought forth on those days when my ability to breathe is restricted, you have captured my feelings exactly, I know this is probably not what your goal was but it is so promising.

[Aidz]

One word pharkenawesomeneva!!!!!!

Def one of yr best writes lurve it

[EMF]

This is a poem that will stay with me a very long time. It's not often I'll use the word inspirational, but this is. It is moving, but in no way semtimental. Very relaxing, and has a beat of its own that corresponds to breathing. Intentional I think. Perfect.

[Rene Velez]

thanks Neva I needed that, at this particular moment of sadness, great write..

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

Very beautiful and heartfelt piece Neva, One that is full of brillant wisdom. This will make it to my fav's for sure. I just love how you can capturethe reader and draw them in and make each one feel as though you are talking to them. Excellent pen.