"Barely Breathing"

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Tip back my neck
It will come easier
blockages in my airways
Lumps in my throat
Tears roll down my face
I can't find the air

Hyperventilating
Panic attacks
My eyes big as saucers
Fear overcomes my breath
Heartbeats increase
Muscles tense

Where is the air?
Where is the freshness?
Where is the life in me?
You gave me hope
You gave me reason
Now it's over just like that

I can't find the breath
I can't find the inhaler
I can't find the air
I can't be with you again
You took my breath when we first met
You took my breath away once again
I'm barely breathing

"6/2/99"

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Comments People Said About This Poem

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* Posted by Blue on June 03, 1999 - I like your expressions here. Very well done. You've depicted the scene and emotions with skill.

* Posted by stace on June 03, 1999 - I wish my poem sounded as good as yours. just call me green with envy.

* Posted by misery chick on June 02, 1999 - wonderful poem. what can I say. I admire your writing skills and I love the way you speak the truth.

* Posted by greg on June 02, 1999 - this is so sad. dark but beautiful, Lee your poem depicts the feelings of sorrow intermingled with helplessness. I get out of breath just from reading this. wonderful...

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