Inhale—

the room shrinks,

walls lean in,

thoughts crowd like shadows

under flickering light.

Hold—

a second too long,

heartbeat tapping panic

against the ribs.

Exhale—

let go

of the weight

you were never meant

to carry alone.

Repeat.

Until the breath

feels like yours again.

Inhale—

the room shrinks,

walls lean in,

thoughts crowd like shadows

under flickering light.

Hold—

a second too long,

heartbeat tapping panic

against the ribs.

Exhale—

let go

of the weight

you were never meant

to carry alone.

Repeat.

Until the breath

feels like yours again.