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Just Breathe

February 10, 2022
By Dragonrider16 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
Dragonrider16 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
20 articles 4 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
we are all born with a divine fire in us. our effort should be to give wings to this fire.


Breathe in

and out

again and again

that same old phrase

I am so sick and tired of it

It doesn't solve the world crisis

the ongoing problems

and whatever stress is occuring at the moment

I.Can't.Take.It.Anymore.

but why

why are we so divided

we never were meant for this constant pain

we were meant for good 

not evil

and yet here it is knocking on my door

I scream go away 

it opens the door

you see you can't "just breathe" 

it doesn't work

All it does is delay the inevitable 

I guess though everyone 

is okay with that though

but I am not and I will will fight against the injustice

so come with me and take a stand

for your family 

friends

yourself

let us face the problems

no more running from the truth

life was meant for good

and it is us who owe the world it's truth


The author's comments:

Controversy and emotion. What do you think this poem means? 


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on Feb. 14 2022 at 11:00 am
Dragonrider16 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
20 articles 4 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
we are all born with a divine fire in us. our effort should be to give wings to this fire.

@Afra Thank you and I know what you mean, I always try to write when I am feeling emotional, because then I can put that emotion on paper! I appreciate the kindness!

Afra ELITE said...
on Feb. 14 2022 at 8:54 am
Afra ELITE, Kandy, Other
102 articles 7 photos 1819 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A writer must never be short of ideas."
-Gabriel Agreste- (Fictional character- Miraculous)

@Dragonrider16, I know how it feels as I too face the same consequences at school...And your poem powerfully expressed it...Excellent work!!!👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻