Breathe in and out, in and out
The palpitations of the past burst into the now
Collapsing confidence like outdated pillars
Crushing ribs into the seams of a fragile heart
The scent of dried leaves
The cool crisp of the air
A day that was any day
Suddenly somber with a new reality
Breathe in and out, in and out
Red orange yellow shades on the ground
Eyes trailing down confused by the absence
The gaping whole growing larger
An everlasting presence
A new now of emptiness
Forever a reminder that it wasn't
And every October it reawakens
A trigger breathing life into the wounds
Breathe in and out, in and out
Until I find my way back to solid ground.
