Learning to Breathe

April Fox
and this is the truth
the only one relevant:
in the silent, palest hours of day
when he stirs in his sleep
he reaches for me
every time
we are one breath away
from forever
one breath away
from nothing at all
and each one becomes magical
each breath a memory
each breath a taste
breathing
the only way that we know
is together.

Published by April Fox

When she isn't writing for sites like livestrong and typef, April can usually be found with her head in a book, lying in the sun blowing bubbles, or perched near the stage listening to music and trying to av...  View profile

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  • Vince Britton10/18/2011

    I sure hope commitment is all its cracked up to be!!

  • Missy H.8/24/2011

    Beautiful poem

  • Victoria Erin8/14/2011

    I like it. Makes me think of my other poem that is a bit similar. I need to post it.

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