The Art of Breathing

By rosemaiden

In and out as they say we do everyday

When in, chest grows
When out, chest shrinks
When consumed by water it is weak
When in love it flutters
When in panic it shutters

Consumed in life like a collapsed lung are we

Depending on others to breathe..............

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Published on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Filed under: "Depressed" and "Poetry"

Comments on "The Art of Breathing"

A former member wrote: This really hit home. Thanks for the post.
On Friday, November 11, 2011, Devilish (2633) wrote:

You have a way of being intoxicating and yet humble... Two fantastic traits to carry... You impress me...
On Thursday, November 10, 2011, TyrantAvDetForbannet (273) wrote:

powerful write, this provokes alot of thoughts.
On Thursday, November 10, 2011, whisperingwalls (210) wrote:

Have to agree with LA here, I like how there is a long punctuation at the ending, sort of like a cliff hanger.. Interesting subject
On Saturday, November 5, 2011, maddin foxxxy (358) wrote:

I love the simplicity and truth there is in this