Breathelieving Poem by Kim Aouad

For the first time in forever,
I feel like I truly am breathing.
After drowning in an endless tear-made river,
I am finally resurfacing.

The air in my lungs feels light,
And the weight on my shoulders has been unloaded.
With my bronchi no longer as tight,
It seems my faith has been reloaded.

It is both relaxing and tiring
Experiencing such a matter,
But all of my aspirings
Resulted in my getting better.

I thank God for the time
Which I thought I did not deserve.
Returning that gift would have been a crime.
I'm glad I held it in my mind,
Held it in my reserve.

I am breathing light air again,
And it seems my fear of dying has dispersed.
I close my eyes, and then
Pay the dept left reimbursed.

I owe Him so much more
Than what I have given back so far:
I shall praise life and adore
All those whom I once told au revoir.

Almighty God,
Thank You for giving me another chance
And saving my soul so flawed
From many a snake dance.

I vow to keep my word,
I hope I make You proud
Of me, the girl who is Your sword
In that world lost in the crowd.

Father, further forgive my sins
And clear my memory from the wicked.
Use my experience as pins
To show Your power to our salvation committed.

Thank You for giving me clean air to breathe again.
Thank You for making me believe again.

I can breathe now;
I believe now.