Suddenly

By Angie NP

And suddenly I can breathe

I’ve typed and written and scribbled away

I’ve drowned and struggled and felt as though I was muted

And yet suddenly I can breathe

My chest opens up as a flower does when it blooms

I can feel the sun shining its light in my face

I feel okay

I’ve never been here before

It’s uncharted territory 

I’m used to holding my heavy head as it pours onto the ground

I know what to do when my skin feels so tight I need to claw my way out

But now I sit and I write and no pain pours out

Only light

All I can speak is love and appreciation

All I can do is share my kindness

No more sharp words that cut like a knife

No more agonizing screams ripping themselves out from in me

No more saying I’m okay just to say something 

I’ve started to dance around this world with ease

I’ve reached the point where all I have to share in my writing is love and care

Suddenly I can breathe and suddenly I feel okay