With Each Breath
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Five hundred million breaths
All it takes to see eighty years
Drawing in the oxygen that is
The oil to our body’s gears
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Life held in each sweet gulp
Of the next there is little doubt
But what we are to our world
Is found in the pushing out
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Exhaled words are our only means
To add depth to what people see
So, with each succulent, gifted breath
We should learn to speak carefully
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An involuntary action of living
We may fill our lungs out of need
But what we blow into this world
Is what we consciously set free
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
and once it’s out there, there is no breathing it back in –
So true! Thanks Beth!
Inhaling and exhaling are automatic within each of us – seems many have allowed to words pushed forth on exhales to become automatic as well.
Well said! A world of unconscious thought. Interesting twist, sis! Much love!
Wow, how cleaver this piece is Brad, seriously I love it. Comparing our breath with our exhale and the words that follow. So beautifully written. Something we all need to be cognizant of especially now. We should be spreading love and kindness.
Great stuff my friend. Sending you lots of hugs and love and continued good health. 🤗❤️💕🦋 love ya Jonikins
So true my friend. The essence of good living, purposeful and righteous. You’ve written philosophy with beautiful words of art.
F.
Thank you brother!
You’re very welcome my brother!
what an inspirational poem to remind us to be careful what we putting out into the world…
Thanks Jim. We must own our words.
Words have consequences. We’ve been a witness to that in the last month.
Thanks Pete! Seemingly simple, yet so powerful.
Perfectly said!
Thank you, beautiful lady!