Labored Breathing

The bumpiness and indecisiveness that can come with recovering from depression

Meditate, medicate
Inhalation, recreation

Falling through your spectral mass
Your name escapes with every gasp

Inner peace, summer breeze
Soothing soul, becoming whole

Slaughtered on a bed of thorns
Tear-stained sheets disgraced and torn

Swelling light, hearty might
Warming rays, healing waves

The last lingering hopes of life
Was lost within each iris of ice

Reviews

[emipoemi]

Wow! Pretty profound and poetic, if I have anything to say about it! Sure, some of the rhymes may be halfs or cheats, but the musicality of the poem, the power amidst the words, and the seamless fluidity of the two functioning in tandem renders any minor flaw in this entire piece null!! Absolute fantastic! And best of all, there is so much room for interpretation here, that it just leaves the reader (at least this particular one) really intrigued at the pieces of the puzzle. Well done!

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Wow, thanks so much, emipoemi! I'm very grateful of your appreciation of the technique.

[Coyote Poetry]

Depression, heavy burden upon the mind and life. You made the reader feel and understand the words. Thank you my friend for sharing the powerful poetry.
Coyote

[Cobblestone Traveler]

I appreciate your kind words, Coyote. Thanks for reading.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Recovery can be a roller coaster ride - ups, downs curves and bumps. Your poetic take on the subject profoundly highlights these moments - well penned! :-)

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.