Two Breaths
by Kathleen HighamNo memory of my first breath
But a soothing warmth was there
The beginning of my journey
Breathing in, I had no care.
Never considering the awesomeness
Of how many breaths we take
Until the last is eminent
Then a weakened heart might break.
The first breath begins my life
And many years have passed
What did I do with this life?
It seems to have sped so fast.
A mind cannot comprehend it
The simplicity of this act
One day we breathe, then not
It is a most certain fact.
No memory of my first breath
The last, I will expire
I am just a breath away
Inside me, a burning fire.
Though this earthly air will leave me
My breath will join with Him
Taking me to the Heavenly realm
Already my past becomes dim.
Two breaths span a life-time
Wondering, what did I do?
Now, I pray the question
Did I breathe my life for You?
No memory of the first breath
The last, I will expire
Your Holiness will fill me
Breathing in my heart's desire.
A heavy sigh releases me
For You have heard my prayer
No memory of my first breath
But, Yours has filled the air.
Two breaths span a life-time
And when my life is through
The last breath may leave me
But, I breathed my life for You.
This poem was a finalist in the
January 2008 poetry contest
