Soothed voice inside crunchy lungs

     Words inside lyrics soothe me to sleep. Crying does
nothing even though tears beg to fall. No.

     So quietly I curl up. Drawing my knees to my chin.
Listening. Holding onto what is there for the wheezing
begins.

     Ah how I have tried to settle down. Allowing the
emotions to simmer to ice. Still the heart is rapid and
the lungs race to pump in tune.

    So clear the night is, only I hope to describe
a hope into any one person's ear. One joyful laugh
to ease the hiccups of gasps.

   So pardon if I wanted more than was taken. Forgive
me of my dream of obtaining all that is in hand's
length.

    Echoing the raspy voice, listen to the irregularity
that shakes, vibrates my soul deep.

     Listen. Call out and pray a smile creases the
pale, freckled form. Entertain your concern with one
glance over to me.

     Hope, as I do, for the fitted peace of what is
allowed. Stand clear as my breath is exhaled. Smallness
seems so overwhelming as the tightness gains control.

     So dear friend I pray for a silent yet breathing
moment of peace. How about you?