what is a breath?

 

What is a breath?

inhale

exhale

coffee scented

oxygen untethered

gasping,  gulping, gift

panting, puffing

sighs, whispers

inhale

exhale

each a treasure

a miracle

breathtaking wonder

glimmer of a cloud

flutter of a wing

inhale

exhale

petal of a rose

filling moments

moving measures

waking

dreaming

inhale

exhale

visions

inspiration

ventilation

laughter

sobs

inhale

…exhale….

 

Author's Note

I'm trying to learn to value each breath a little more... and what takes your breath away...

Reviews

[TamiViolet]

And when you're short of breath, you really appreciate that oxygen rush...lol. I say this in humour although I'm quite serious...

Such lovely images that take one's breath away... Coffee brewing and a hot shower... These things take my breath away... Oh, and Lake Erie just before sunset... And floating atop a wandering current... And an October moon...
And looking into my daughter's big, brown eyes....and my son's....grey like the down of the dove... And...

You asked, yes?

Now I shall...
inhale...
exhale...

And smile at you, my poet friend, for writing with such beauty.... :-) Thanks for making me smile...yet again...

[Tracie Skarbo]

Your poem has taken my breath away...it is beautiful! This read like a silent meditation. I love the one word sentences... they added strength and power standing alone. Excellent job!

[Gary McDonald]

How the hell do you do it? Whatever the subject matter, you always produce the most powerful pieces.
"visions
inspiration
ventilation
laughter
sobs
inhale
…exhale…."
Pure freaking genius!!!!

[Gandré]

perfect.

[Nautili]

Your poetry is a breath of fresh air.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Reads like a beautiful meditation. Thank you for sharing - this is truly an important thing to consider - those few moments especially as you say that are breathtaking and life altering. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha

[MagiCrystal]

Craig... there a moments like this one that takes my breath away...and you my friend..have the gift to not only write from the heart.
But also...contribute to my eyes and soul ..
A nice sentiment...I see now
You have a soul of an angel and a heart of Gold.
It is hard to find in these days... a total gentleman
That carried sunshine in the spirit..
You are a poet and a writer.. no doubt.. So you have take my breath away
the only thing missing in your poem.. is
Me... lol
but I love it.. let me read it again and again... pls

[Sean M. Addams]

i liked this alot i like the format of this piece ..short but deep and powerful words and liked the detail you put into this... overall i thought this was a very superb piece...nice job!!! you never fail to impress me..great stuff!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Ahhhh what a great ode to something we do often take for granite... every breath is precious especially the moments that take your breath away... what a fabulously beautiful way to describe it.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Very inspirational Craig.. through each breath .. we choose LIFE.. I love the flow and feel of this one.. the cascading depth of each breath and highly imaginative moments in between.. great job!