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Remembering To Breathe (For Littlewing Sue)
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Remembering To Breathe (For Littlewing Sue) |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough 
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One of the best lessons in my life, was learned only a few seconds after birth. ...Breathing was the key... I had to take that first breath, no matter how much it hurt. ...Now, all these years later, I notice how easy it is for me to forget that action. Aimlessly, I jump... without ever knowing, where I will land. I am like a wild-wind, twisting, turning, moving everything in my way ...in order to get somewhere... I do this all, holding my breath. ...or maybe Maybe, I can't breath because the winds are blowing straight at me... Maybe I wanted to breath, but this self created twister took my breath from my lungs. ...that's it! I was breathing, until something knocked the air from my soul... ...Now that I know this, I feel better. I know that I can breath, if I turn my head away from the winds that blow in my face. ...Yes! I remember now, I always was ...a strong life breather... ...I just created a wind storm, and then stepped into its path for a minute too long. [This message has been edited by timothysangel1973 (08-30-2003 01:20 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVO!!! I'll be keeping this one. What a great reminder to all of us, and for Sue, it's the ultimate poetic advice, of life and love.  Tima, thanks! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful Tima, a good write, I love free verse like this and the message is one I can relate well to |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Aimlessly, I jump... without ever knowing, where I will land. Ok, inhale, exhale. Wonderfully human this is, and very nicely expressed. Much enjoyed Tima~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Tima, this is astounding, I cannot even begin to express how very much I needed this today. You are my sister, truly and I am grateful that you have stepped into my life. When I said, "write those words", I didn't realize they would be to me. THIS is . . . yes . . . exactly you do know me well, m'friend and what a gift for me to find on this day. Aimlessly, I jump... without ever knowing, where I will land. I am like a wild-wind, twisting, turning, moving everything in my way ...in order to get somewhere... I do this all, holding my breath. So, I can start breathing now? *smile* tears . . . thank you . . . From my heart Tima, this meant the world to me and your writing is exquisite. Much Love, Sue xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Tima, what a truthful poem this is...for all of us. I'm keeping it, too, my friend.  Hugs  Ethel |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Yes, sometimes when you are sprinting it is easy to forget to breathe... And if you do, you'll never last very long... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
there are times when I stop and notice my breathing....and when I do, I seem to have to force it...strange isn't it..what comes naturally when unnoticed? hugs M |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Try scuba diving for a different view of breathing...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Tima Wonderful and wise poem! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
timothysangel1973 - I've never thought of breathing like this before. Great write... BC |
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