The Breath



Halls echo the words of the past
Bringing you close to tears
That path of least resistance
Carrying your sadness and fears
The aftermath of those feelings
The breath you couldn’t take
Forging ahead for some sanity
Your truth and scars in the wake
Smokescreens have all vanished
And those vapors felt like rain
Down the path of least resistance
Without semblance, without blame
It’s within the search for obscurity
You try to achieve your peace
The breath you held for so long
Can finally be released

About this poem

Trying to hide from past memories, hurts and failed dreams. To achieve inner peace by meeting those emotional challenges head on.

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Written on August 02, 2023

Submitted by Lizv349 on August 02, 2023

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Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 16

Elizabeth Van Dyke

Poet since 1960’s and songwriter since 2001. Nashville Song Service 2008, 1st prize, Country Category for lyric writing. Paramount Group 2008, Director’s Award for lyric writing. International Lyric Writing Contest 2009 Semi-Finalist Poetry contribution to - Expressions Collection of Short Works White Oaks Press- Pikesville, MD Poetry contribution to - New Horizons Publishing Oklahoma City, OK Music: Compilation CD feat. Here and Now Music: CD - America Remembers/ Sounds of Freedom Compilation CD - Singer/Songwriters Song - Christmas Wishes Come True Compilation CD- Catch A Rising Star Song- Christmas Wishes Come True Self Publication of poetry titled: Heartstrings and Other Things Vol 1 10/21. Poetry - Contribution to Mill Magazine 2021 Nov/Dec Issue 14, Paisley, Renfrewshire Scotland Winner of Scotland Prestige Awards - Lifestyle Magazine of the Year 2022-2023 Winner of Rocco Award for Renfrewshire's Favorite Business 2022. Poem Titled- Passionate Paisley Self Publication of poetry Heartstrings & Other Things, Vol 2 1/5/22. Self Publication of Poetry Heartstrings & Other Things, Vol 3 On 5/22 Self Publication of Poetry Heartstrings & Other Things, Vol.4, 9/22/23 more…

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