Breathe

Silence, listen, Do you hear it? *a breath* It’s the sign of life. The signal of hope. *a breath* A baby’s first sound. Crying, screaming. Oh the joy, The signal of a miracle. *a breath* A child’s scream Piercing the night. A mother’s comfort Calms the child. *a breath* A runner’s first race, Crossing the finish line, The crowd cheers– He has won. *a breath (gasp)* A gasp The sound of Great joy, surprise He kneels, opens the box. *a breath (gasp)* A vision of white. Caught in his throat. Astonishment, happiness, The touch of their lips. *a breath* The feeling on your neck. Warm, close. Heart beating fast Every night by your side. *a breath* Life goes by. Babies, grandbabies. The cycle of life Completes over and again. *a breath* Life is gone. Over. Then–*a breath (gasp)* The sight you lived your whole life to see. Silence, listen, Do you hear it? *a breath* It’s the sign of life. The signal of hope. ©