I Could Breathe Again

my soul yearned for a walk in the rainmy mind pleaded this is not rationalbut echoes rang throughout as each raindrop called my name

fresh damp air filled my lungs with possibilitieseach tiny raindrop washed away my fearsa cleansing was in the mist

and just like that…I could breathe again

strolling up the hill, burdens amassed from recent monthsinadvertently swept away with the stroke of my footas I cleared each passing storm drain free of its burden

streams of freshly fallen rain rushed towards mea celebration about to unfoldfor freedom was now within reach

and just like that…I could breathe again

humbly he stood below a drenched pinean informal encounter to be surea passing glance, a casual hello

a savior in damp clothingsent for me as a remindernot all things in life need be grand

and just like that…I could breathe again

an impromptu encounter spent listening to a life well-livedbringing forth pride and pleasure in the remembrance

two strangers at life’s intersectiontaking time to listen and be heardin a most unusual way, in a most unusual setting

and just like that…I could breathe again
each tender raindrop nourished my weakened souleach tender raindrop was a kiss from aboveeach tender raindrop showered me with glimmers of hope

but it was the man’s yearning to hold my attentionto show me what a difference one life can makethat shattered the armor I placed around me

and just like that…I could breathe again

life need not be grandiosefor it’s in the simplest of momentsthat the grandest of memories reside

and one by one they build upon the otheruntil all at once, you turn to reflectand realize each simple moment has built a grandiose life

and just like that…I could breathe again