Catching My Breath

Catching My Breath

Muscles tight and holding my breath

Tension mounts as seconds tick by

My heart pounding inside of my chest

Inhaling deep and releasing a sigh

The moment around me took my breath away

It was so much for my mind to take in

Stilling my soul and getting thoughts in array

Until I felt my breath return once again

Then in the stillness of the early morning light

I saw my breath in the air for a beat

The vapor of life in clear line of sight

Inhale… Exhale… and repeat

Slow and deep filling my lungs with air

Peace is now my soul’s rich bequest

Mind and body now release all care

Sweet reward of catching my breath