Poem: breathe in, breathe out.

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

Breathe in stale air. Breathe out fresh air.
Breathe in darkness. Breathe out light.
Breathe in troubles. Breathe out peace.
Breathe in difficulty. Breathe out ease.
Breathe in confusion. Breathe out clarity.
Breathe in tightness. Breathe out freedom.
Breathe in the Supreme Court Justices. Breathe out justice.
Breathe in Nigel Farage. Breathe out fox kits.

Breathe in hate. Breathe out love.
Breathe in frustration. Breathe out love.
Breathe in anger. Breathe out love.
Breath in past hurts. Breathe out love.
Breathe in the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. Breathe out love.
Breathe in all the conflicts in the world. Breathe out love.
Breathe in the whole history of humanity and where did it all go wrong and I can’t take it anymore and please make it stop and and and and and. Breathe out now.

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

  • With gratitude beyond death to Thích Nhất Hạnh

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