One Breath

here we are,
living, laughing
loving, being
but it only takes
one breath,
one breath at a time
to live

a journey
an adventure
a road that leads
to many places
unexpected

sickness, health
wealth, poverty,
it only takes
one breath,
one breath at a time
to live

one breath at a time
to live
one final breath
to say goodbye

©2011 Sylia Hodge

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