Poetic Blueprint

This blog is about all things poetry. I will post my own poetry and write articles about ways for people to write, edit and publish their own poetry. There will be interviews also with poets. There will be poetry tips and words of encouragement also.

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Just Breathe

Poem by Dana Young

I want to exhale the breath that

I’ve been holding onto

while in hell on earth.

Not able to inhale or break free.

Gasping for air that is tainted

And reeking of despair and

Hatred.

Submerged in an ocean

Of tears and blood

From years of inner and

Outer lacerations.

Crying, struggling to mend

once again.

I want to exhale the breath

I’ve been holding onto

While walking on eggshells

Tip toeing around verbal

landmines

Detonation waiting around

Hidden corners.

Traps set for me

That I can’t see until

I walk into them.

“Just breathe” repeated

In my mind.

Easier said then done.

I want to… No I need to

Exhale the breath that

I keep holding onto.

Written 03/21/25 @ 11:32 PM

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