- Non-Erotic Poetry
- I must breathe
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Click hereI must breathe
It is a weakness
I have not overcome,
I tried: I held my breath
and savored the growing ache,
embraced the darkness
at the edge of vision.
I felt the throb in my head,
the ringing in my ears
and counted sideways,
forgetting up from down,
dizzy in the lack of hope.
I screamed with need,
my lungs gasping for want:
life, liberty and air, sweet air
I inhale.
Forgone I guess,
the conclusion simple:
I must breathe
in the rhythms
of triumph, then despair.
I grab my pen,
I must breathe.
- COMMENTS
LeBrozalmost 17 years agoThis poem was mentioned in the Archival Review thread, in a picking through Lit's archive of over 36,000 poems.
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LeBrozover 18 years agoAn "E" that really fits ~
Excellent?
Extraordinary?
writing and breathing,
what's the difference?
Wanton Vixxxenalmost 19 years agoof your quite impressive "E" earned materials, I find this one to be the best, K. It seems your pen took a deep breath and exhaled a fine piece of poetry on this site. <smile> A very creative way to express the creativity of the poet. Bravo!
Vixxx
Bridget69almost 19 years agoand keep things contained when so much vitality can be infused in what you create?
