Breathe in, Breathe out

Breathe in, breathe out

The rhythm of life

Inhale the fresh air

Exhale the strife

Each breath a reminder

Of the gift of existence

Of the beauty in simplicity

And the power of persistence

Breathe in the scent of flowers

Feel their fragrance fill your lungs

Let it cleanse your soul

And calm your restless tongue

Breathe out the worries

The doubts and the fears

Let them dissipate

As you shed your tears

Breathe in the sunlight

Feel its warmth on your face

Let it rejuvenate your spirit

And fill you with grace

Breathe out the darkness

The shadows that lurk

Let them float away

Like balloons in the sky, irk

Breathe in the music

Let it soothe your weary mind

Let the melodies guide you

And leave your troubles behind

Breathe out the noise

The chaos, the clatter

Let your soul find peace

In the silent pitter-patter

Breathe in the love

That surrounds you every day

Let it wrap you in its embrace

And never go away

Breathe out the hate

The anger, the pain

Let forgiveness flow

Like a gentle rain

Breathe in the beauty

Of the world around you

Let it inspire you

And renew you

Breathe out the ugliness

The cruelty, the greed

Let your heart be open

And your spirit be freed

Breathe in the silence

Let it calm your restless mind

Let it bring you clarity

And leave your troubles behind

Breathe out the chatter

The endless noise

Let your thoughts be still

Like a peaceful poise

Breathe in the moment

Let it fill you up

Embrace the present

And forget the past's cup

Breathe out the regrets

The what-ifs, the maybes

Let go of the burdens

And be free as the breeze

Breathe in, breathe out

The simplest of acts

Yet the most profound

In these breaths we find the facts

Of our mortality

And our fragility

But also of our strength

And our resilience

So breathe in, breathe out

And embrace this gift

The gift of life

And all it has to give

For in each breath we take

Lies an opportunity

To live fully, to love deeply

And to simply be.

Breathe.