Breathe In

Breathe in the world as you walk yourself through.

Breathe in the scent on the air.

Breathe in the green and the yellow and blue.

Breathe in the light everywhere.

Breathe in the wishes, the cares and the dreams,

Breathe in the troubles as well.

Breathe in the truth when it’s not what it seems,

Breathe in each whisper or yell.

Breathe in the bicycles, buses, and cars,

Breathe in the hum of the street.

Breathe in the twinkles that fall from the stars,

Breathe in the grass by your feet.

Breathe in the promises, broken and whole,

Breathe in what’s precious to you.

Breathe in the laughter that lifts up your soul,

Breathe in banana bread, too.

Breathe in the world, all the good and the bad,

Breathe in the hope and the doubt.

Breathe in what’s happy.  Breathe in what’s sad.

And then, when you’re ready, breathe out.