Breathe

That smothering thing,

no matter how much

we wish it to be,

just isn't love, is it?

      When you breathe more deeply,

      and at a pace that oxygenates your spirit,

      you're in Love's neighborhood.

As the flight attendant says,

"Be sure you secure

your own oxygen mask

before trying to help

those around you." 

© 2015 Todd Jenkins