Labored Breathing~by Paul F. Lenzi

 

 

Labored Breathing

 

“Breathing”
Painting by agnes-cecile
From deviantart.com

truth ensues trial

a test of the taste

for discovery

sniffed from the

sweat-soured air

with acrid resolve

inhaled challenge

the impetus force

for an introspect

contest a skirmish

within lungs of

conscience who

hold the sweet

gasiform prize of

authentic identity

once and for well

understood and

accepted allowing

an exhale of ease