and the way the smallest animals breathe
burrowed into the hills.
(her) ribs
expand a little,
her soft lungs fill
partially, she feels the world
come in softly
as she inhales a breeze.
~ Amanda Beth Peery, from “A Poem About Breathing”
Notes: Poem via 3 Quarks Daily. Photo: Lydia Trappenberg with Breathe
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Perfect. Breathe deeply, my friend.
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Breathing now Mimi. Right now.
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Inhale. Hold. Exhale.
Repeat.
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That’s beautiful!
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it is!
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take it all in
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Ahh … ‘as she inhales a breeze.’ … ~ Amanda Beth Peery, from “A Poem About Breathing”
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… the way we should greet each day … loved this …
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We should…me too Keith. Thanks.
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The most beautiful description of breathing I‘ve seen…. yes, good day New Day!
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Isn’t it!?!?!
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Saturday morning was awesome here
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Excellent!
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