Breathe Poem by Tammi Celina Lyons

I can't breathe.
Darkness fills my surroundings.
I can't see.
My lungs are hurting for breathing.
I'm running out of air.
Breathe.

My eyes are burning.
My heart is breaking.
What kind of monster is this?
I feel so weak.
My skin pale and cold.
Breathe.

Tempted to look back.
Tears re burning my cheeks.
Water. I need something to drink.
I'm so tired.
I still can't breathe.
Breathe.

Just breathe.
Keep running.
Never look back.
My legs are hurting,
Making me feel so weak.
Breathe.

Pain in my body.
I jumped to hide.
Breathing.
Just breathe.
The air is closing in.
The game is over.
Breathe.