All in One Breath

With every step,

exhaustion takes another swing at the bones.

With each breath

death comes closer.

I don't feel safe,

I don't think I ever will.

I'm in my own way

and everything else plays along.

My soul knows me better.

I'm fine with myself,

not entirely happy,

not entirely unhappy.

I don't want to be alone. . .

                        ~Rakya Graham