~Breath-less~

By Deathkitten

Isn't it your favorite activity?
To breathe...
Our bodies respond
as air circulates
Is it so easy
to fill our lungs
to remember
to understand?
Are our thoughts accurate
or are they breath-less?
Are they conscious
when our chests cave in?
Processing the experience
while we associate it with
life...or something like it
as images accumulate
while we sit back & expect it
Expect to wake
because it's natural
A repetition
A little pattern
that we often take for granted
until we are breath-less
without succinct expressions
of feeling
again

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Published on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Nothing but air there.

Comments on "~Breath-less~"

On Friday, June 21, 2013, dwells (4177) wrote:

The lungs breathe though we sleep, yet we can control them unlike our beating heart. Two different nervous systems for different reasons, as selective advantages in our evolution. Always enjoy a few good deep breaths on occasion to relieve tension, OHMMMMmmmmm, cheers!
On Friday, June 21, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Hah it can only relieve but so much tension. A good massage will take care of the rest :)
On Friday, June 21, 2013, poe_lover28 (163) wrote:

Lovely and ...breath taking XD .. I think this is a New subject matter not constantly written about very fresh
On Friday, June 21, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Thanks, Brea :)
A former member wrote: Yes, we do take breathing for granted. Great write
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Indeed. Thanks a bunch :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, blue angel (866) wrote:

Awe yes that precious commodity, air... I struggle on a daily basis for this life sustaining element. nice to see it appreciated by others ~^_^~ Divine write. Kitten xxx
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Mmm yes *inhales deeply* *exhales slowly* air...gotta love it. Thanks, Kendra :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, xZombie Poptartzx (332) wrote:

Sometimes we take for granted all the "little things" that have direct impact on our life... like breathing, without it we'd seize to exist. Well done, i enjoyed this xoxo
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Exactly the point. Thanks, Poptart :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, haunted (837) wrote:

as a smoker I understand being breathless, I know its off the topic but theres many things that make me breathless. like your poem has done. your an awesome writer jess, and you never disappoint. awesome!
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Aww well, i'd never ever wanna disappoint. Thanks, Todd.
A former member wrote: This is incredible and masterfully thought out. Amazing work!
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Thank you very much :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, andhaka (168) wrote:

wow...just wow. You never fail to amaze with you beautiful and unique trail of thoughts, and the way you so easily put those thoughts to words. I felt like I couldn't breathe in the last couple lines. Simply perfect. Can't wait till your next piece Kitten! : ) xoxo
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

As long as you felt something, I am doing my part. Thank you so much :)
A former member wrote: This is really brilliant, but now I'm very aware and conscious of my own breathing -.-
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Isn't such a bad thing haha thanks :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, PoetessDarkly (693) wrote:

D, you always have a way with making the reader feel in awe of your pen. I love the way you make me feel. :)
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

Aww thank you so much, Darkly :)