Stop Holding your Breath

Belinda Richmond 1979 (Chicago)



Stop holding your breath and
Just go ahead and breathe;
Let go of the Frustration,
Satisfaction is what you need.
Instead of worrying about others,
And things that they already have
Be Thankful for what you got,
In fact,  you should be glad.
It took a lot to get what they have
Believe me it wasn't at ease.
You didn't have to bare their attempts,
So, like I said GO-AHEAD and BREATHE.
You didn't get it, thats OK!!
It wasn't for you, you see!!!
Whatever is for you will
come in due time!!
OH YEAH, DON'T FORGOT
TO GO ON AND BREATHE
You're swimming in an ocean of water,
In the deep debts of the sea
This water is your downfall,
now CONQUER IT and
GO AHEAD AND BREATHE
Swim to the top of the ocean,
Get yourself out of the sea
Free yourself from your situation
AND NOW FINALLY
 YOU CAN BREATHE!!!


B.R.
Date: 03/08/2023
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Written on March 08, 2023

Submitted by belindar.65825 on March 08, 2023

Modified on March 13, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCXXDEXDXXBXFXXEBGFXABCFCFB GX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 829
Words 183
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 28, 2

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1 Comment
  • luisestable1
    I like this; it comes with strength as a very good advice. The right attitude to take.
    One has to admire the language being simple but says so much clearly and precisely. Here is a piece of wisdom.
    LikeReply 11 year ago
    • belindar.65825
      Yes it is!!! Thank you for your response
      LikeReply1 year ago

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